on the intricacies of translating ‘οἱ κακοδαίμονες’ in reference to Christians in Lucian’s _De morte Peregrini_ • et phone home

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on the intricacies of translating ‘οἱ κακοδαίμονες’ in reference to Christians in Lucian’s _De morte Peregrini_

prof: It could be neutral, like ‘unfortunate ones’, but it really depends on the context…anyone have any suggestions?
me: ‘Poor bastards’?
prof: I like it.

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