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 "It is near to madness,", becomes (Ol. ix. 39), "it sounds a note attuned to frenzy,"—a phrase suggested by the common , "is accordant with." "Deep desire of pursuing" (various ambitions,—including victory in the games) is (Ol. ii. 54), "deep desire of the chase," where  is a bold figure for. "The lyre bestows fame," is (Ol. xi. 93),—"sprinkles grace,"—like flowers. A cloak is "a warm remedy for winds," (Ol. ix. 97). A bridle is a "soothing spell," or "charm," for a horse: (Ol. xiii. 85, 68). An anchor is "swift Argo's bridle," (Pyth. iv. 25). "To send a shout along the line," is not, but (Ol. xi. 72), "to send it rippling along." "To raise one's prosperity," not, but (Ol. ii. 21,—where the metaphor may be from a wheel). "To be in the decline of life" is (Ol. xi. 87), "to be moving now in the opposite direction from youth": contrast the  of Sophocles. "He has his share in offerings to the dead," (Ol. i. 90). "It enables one to judge of it,", becomes (Pyth. iv. 265). "The thunderbolt, that hath part in every victory of Zeus," is expressed by the strangely bold (Ol. xi. 82). To enjoy, or cherish, happiness,—