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ἀλεξίκακος

ἀλεξίκακος, keeping off evil

ἀλεξί-κᾰκος, ον,
  • keeping off ill or mischief, μῆτις Il. 10.20, cf. Hes. Op. 123 (as v.l.), Ar. V. 1043, Paus. 8.41.8; ῥάμνος Euph. 137; τὸ ἀ. τῆς ἐπιστήμης Hierocl. in CA 12 p.447 M.: c. gen., δίψης ἀ. AP 6.170 (Thyill.): epith. of Heracles, Luc. Alex. 4, etc.; of Hermes, Ar. Pax 422; ὦλεξίκακε save the mark! Ar. Nu. 1372; of Zeus, Tab.Defix. Aud. 26.2 (Crete, iv/iii B. C.), Plu. Comm.not. 2.1076b.

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