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[262] It is not uncommon in vasepictures of a chariot about to start to see the reins fastened to the front of the “ἄντυξ” or rail which ran round the car and formed a handle behind by which the riders could mount. This again seems clearly to shew that Sthenelos at the moment is in the car and holding the reins.
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