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1 It has been suggested, with some plausibility, that the greater height of the tides at this period will cause a greater quantity of matter to be cast on shore. This circumstance is referred to by Seneca, Nat. Quæst. iii. 26; and by Strabo.
2 Alexandre observes on this supposed fact, "Algarum molles quædam species intelligendæ sunt, quæ convolutæ et marcidæ in littus ejiciuntur." Lemaire, i. 432.
3 It may cause some surprise to find that such an opinion has been entertained even in modern times; but more correct observation has shown it to be without foundation. Lemaire.
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- Thomas W. Allen, E. E. Sikes, Commentary on the Homeric Hymns, HYMN TO THE DIOSCURI
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- Lewis & Short, Hĕlĕna
- Lewis & Short, circum -fulgĕo
- Lewis & Short, prō