Glyconic

The Glykoneus is a achtsilbiges classical meter, consisting of three trochaic feet, one of which is katalektisch and a dactylic. Named after the meter is otherwise unknown Greek poet Glykon ( Hephaestion 10.2 ).

Three forms are distinguished:

The second form is the most common. Something missing here the first syllable, so the shape is called Telesilleion, named after the poet Tele Silla.

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