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[daeman]

Thank you, Earion. And a reply to Dr.
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Well, even Homer nods. Happens to the best of us. Συμβαίνει και στις καλύτερες οικογένειες.

 

[drsiebenmal]

Well, to be exact, we have two versions in Greek and the English version which might (we don't know that) have prompted the change in the second version. Or not. But I'm willing to concede this one to Pal Avra. :)

 

[daeman]

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Just for the record, I can read it both ways without the slightest wince. And I've sat on -and tilted, all the time- many stools and poured from jugs aplenty.


World in a jug - Canned Heat

 

[altan]

The translators translate wrong, or do not translate some parts; the publishers do not print or wrong print. To whom we'll trust.

 

[drsiebenmal]

But it was an acute observation leading to an interesting discussion (with a little bit of mystery remaining). :)

 

[daeman]

The translators translate wrong, or do not translate some parts; the publishers do not print or wrong print. To whom we'll trust.

The world is not perfect, obviously, but we try to do our best. And trust the song of our Siren.

 

[altan]

I attach that just for a record. Thanks again Earion and I supplied its 2014 Edition, too.