A. bornorbegotten of gold, γενεά,i.e. the Persians, because (by the legend) they were descended from Perseus, who was begotten of Zeus in the form of a shower of gold, A. Pers. 79 (lyr., Sch.,-νόμουcod.M); of Perseus, Orph. L. 551 .

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A. Pers. 79
Orph. L. 551

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