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ἀμφίσβαινα

ἀμφίσβαινα, a kind of serpent, that can go either forwards or backwards

ἀμφίσβαινα, ης, ἡ, (βαίνω)
  • kind of serpent, supposed to go either forwards or backwards, A. Ag. 1233, Ar. Fr. 18 D.; ἀ. ἀμφίκρηνος, δίστομος, Nic. Th. 372, Nonn. D. 5.146.
    • II ἀ. φλέβες veins connecting the breast and generative organs, Pall. in Hp. 2.103D.

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