medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Or sticking in something in order to reach a predetermined,
aesthetically satisfying length. Filling out a hexameter is a major
function of Homeric epithets (which anciently exist in contexts where
sticking in may be important but rhyming -- as opposed to assonance --
isn't).
Best,
John Dillon
On Wednesday, November 16, 2005, at 11:00 am, Diana Wright wrote:
> Yes, sticking in something that rhymes when you can't quite
> remember the original. This is the basis of the Homeric epithets.
>
> DW
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> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion
> and culture Ok. I learned the rhyme 50 years ago as
>
> Oats, peas, beans, and barley grow.
> Oats, peas, beans, and barley grow.
> Whether your mother will let you or no.
> Oats, peas, beans, and barley grow.
>
> Is there anything that version of the third line can refer to?
>
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