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noun greek

Bōmŏnīcae

gen. Bōmŏnīcārum · gender masculine
= βωμονεῖκαι
the Lacedœmonian youths who allowed themselves to be whipped at the altar of Artemis Orthia; in order to gain the honor of firmness
the Lacedœmonian youths who allowed themselves to be whipped at the altar of Artemis Orthia, in order to gain the honor of firmness, Hyg. Fab. 261; Serv. ad Verg. A. 2, 116.
Perseus ID: n5547 Key: Bomonicae