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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