Lexicon:Glauk eis Athenas
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Citation: | glauk eis Athenas |
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Language: | Greek |
References: | Dedication page, The Mauritius Command printed in Greek script |
Meaning: | An Owl to Athens |
Notes:
The phrase means 'an insignificant addition to an already great amount', rather like the English saying, 'Carrying Coals to Newcastle'.
Additional information
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