Greek Texts & Translations

dieted what wind would blow, and have not been mistaken. From hence indeed that which seems to be the most fabulous invention of the poet, appears not to have been written without some foundation, and he appears to have merely used an allegorical style, while guided by the truth, when he says that Aeolus is the steward of the winds; ^note however, we have formerly said enough as to this. ^note We will now return to the point whence we digressed. 11

We have noticed the islands of Lipari and Thermessa. As for Strongyle, ^note it takes its name from its form. ^note Like the other two, it is subigneous, but is deficient in the force of the flames which are emitted, while their brightness is greater. It is here they say that Aeolus resided. ^note The fourth is Didyma; this island also is named from its form. ^note Of the others, [the fifth and sixth] are Ericus-