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VII.
KLEANDROS OF AIGINA.
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not this kinsman of his father's noble brother. Wherefore let some one of the young men his fellows twine for Kleandros a wreath of tender myrtle for his pankratiast victory. For the games whose name is of Alkathoos[1], and the youth of Epidauros[2], have ere now entertained him with good hap. To praise him is given unto the good: for in no hidden corner quenched he his youth, unproven in honourable deeds.


  1. A son of Pelops: he slew the lion of Kithairon.
  2. The Epidaurian games were in honour of Asklepios.