Amphinomus
Americannoun
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Amphinomus took two loaves out of the bread-basket and brought them to him, pledging him as he did so in a golden goblet of wine.
From The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original by Butler, Samuel
They all held their peace until Amphinomus rose to speak.
From The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original by Butler, Samuel
With these words he made a drink-offering, and when he had drunk he put the gold cup again into the hands of Amphinomus, who walked away serious and bowing his head, for he foreboded evil.
From The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original by Butler, Samuel
Amphinomus, thou seemest to be a man of understanding, and therefore I will give thee a word of warning.
From Stories from the Odyssey by Havell, H. L. (Herbert Lord)
Then Antinous gave Ulysses a great paunch, and Amphinomus gave two loaves, and pledged him in a cup, saying, "Good luck to thee, hereafter, though now thou seemest to have evil fortune!"
From The Story of the Odyssey by Homer
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