Erota

The poet intended no allusion to the word 'Erota' itself; but says that her very name, 'the proud Erota,' became a character and adage; as we say, a Quixote or a Brutus: so to say an 'Erota,' expressed female pride and insolence of beauty.

Literary Remains, Volume 2 Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1803

'Erota, hossa t' ephusen hapanta, ta d 'e? oithen allou ap' allo.

NPNF2-08. Basil: Letters and Select Works 1895

The poet intended no allusion to the word “Erota” itself; but says that her very name, “the proud Erota,” became a character and adage; — as we say,

Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Beaumont and Fletcher Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1803

Erota, _a Princess, imperious, and of an overweaning Beauty_.

The Laws of Candy Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (3 of 10) Francis Beaumont 1600

Philander, _Prince of_ Cyprus, _passionately in love with_ Erota.

The Laws of Candy Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (3 of 10) Francis Beaumont 1600

[Enter _Hyparcha_ (placing two Chairs) _Antinous_, and _Erota_.]

The Laws of Candy Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (3 of 10) Francis Beaumont 1600

* presbutaton te kai autotele pol metin, 'Erota: [2449] 1

NPNF2-08. Basil: Letters and Select Works 1895

a Quixote or a Brutus: so to say an “Erota,” expressed female pride and insolence of beauty.

Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Beaumont and Fletcher Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1803