And Sophron, in his play which is entitled Nymphoponus, says—
Then he did take it, and proceeded onwards;
The rest did follow dancing (ἐβάλλιζον).
And again he says—
Dancing (βαλλίζοντες) they filled the entrance room with dung.
NAMES OF FEASTS.
And Alexis, in his Curis, says—
And now I see a multitude of men
Hastening to a feast, as if a goodly company
Were here invited. May it be my luck
To keep out of your way, my revellers,
After your dancing (βαλλισμὸς) and your feasting both
Have gone off well and are quite finish'd.
For I should never bear my robe off safely,
Unless my wings had grown.
I know, too, that the word is found in other places, and when I recollect the exact passage, I will bring it forward.
64. But we have a right to ask of you, who have quoted to us these lines out of Homer,
But say, you joyful troop so gaily drest,
Is this a bridal or a friendly feast?—