^{page 9 note 1} κισσ⋯βρυος occurs in the texts of an Orphic hymn. καταμυ⋯ς would be credible: we should then have to assume that κατ⋯μυος was an arbitrary and incorrect variation, like some in Kerkidas' hymns.

^{page 9 note 2} For καταμ⋯σας, καταμ⋯σας should be read vel invito ordine.

^{page 9 note 3} ‘Inclinata facie despice, oculos in terram defige.’

^{page 10 note 1} Herodes normally gives together the method and the chastening result of punishments. But, of course, the motive of carrying low the head that he used to bear so high (σε⋯ειν) is to conceal the legend.