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Background or reference information on the animals listed here may be be found in the open-access sources listed below or in one or more of the resources listed in the bibliography:
Liddell & Scott, English–Greek Lexicon
Thompson, A Glossary of Greek Birds
Main List
Salamandra (σαλαμάνδρα) Salamander, a type of newt.
Citations:
Antigonus 84b
Skaros (σκάρος) Parrot-wrasse, Parrot-fish
Citations:
Antigonus 73
Skolex (σκώληξ) Worm
Citations:
Antigonus 84a.1
Skorpiomachos (σκορπιομάχος) A type of locust that fights against scorpions. See also Akris.
Citations:
Antigonus 19.3sq
MA 139
Skorpios (σκορπίος) Scorpion
Citations:
Antigonus 16a; 19.3sqq; 87.1
Apollonius 11; 41
MA 27; 139
Sphex (σφήξ) Wasp
Citations:
Antigonus 19.3sq; 52b; 61
MA 140
Par. Vat. 4.1
Spongion (σπογγίον) Sponge
Citations:
Antigonus 83
Cross-reference List (English names)
Salamander See Salamandra above.
Scorpion See Scorpios above.
Sea-eagle See Haliaetos
Sea Urchin See Echinos (2)
Seal See Phoke
Serpent See Ophis
Shark See Galeos
Sheep See Probaton; also Thremmata, Ktene; Poimne. Sheep are frequently referred to or included in collective nouns meaning flock, herd, or domesticated animals rather than as an individual species.
Snake See Ophis; Echidna, Echis; Hydra.
Spider See Phalangion
Sponge See Spongion above.
Starfish See Aster
Stingray See Trigon
Swallow See Chelidon
Swine See Hys