In the Paraphrase by Nonnos, written approximately 450 A.D., he clearly understands the syntax in its accepted form. 1:8 -- 9: ...kai ergoponou dicha muthou ouden ephu, toper eske; kai emphutos e^en en auto^ zo^e^ pasimelousa.... For y'all's reference. Regards, Tony Prost All Nonnos All Day http://members.aol.com/tonyprost/index.html