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17th-Century Chian Jesuit Hermodoros Documented 90 Greek Proverbs

The diligent 17th-century Jesuit Hermodoros Retzios from Chios (1579-1655) recorded 90 Greek proverbs and sayings he heard from common people during his missionary work in the Aegean islands.

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