[434] The ἱστοδόκη was a crutch, a forked piece of wood at the stern of the ship, into which the mast was lowered by slackening the forestays. See diagram and Excursus in M. and R. pp. 541-3.
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[434] The ἱστοδόκη was a crutch, a forked piece of wood at the stern of the ship, into which the mast was lowered by slackening the forestays. See diagram and Excursus in M. and R. pp. 541-3.
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