1034 ([return])
[ And wax.—Ver. 184. Plautus mentions the 'Carinarii,' who dyed garments of a waxen, or yellow colour]
1035 ([return])
[ Seriphos.—Ver. 192. See the Metamorphoses, Book v. 1. 242, and the Note.]
1036 ([return])
[ Shocking goat.—Ver. 193. See the Note to 1. 522: of the First Book.]
1037 ([return])
[ Application of wax.—Ver. 199. Wax is certainly used as a cosmetic, but 'creta' seems to be a preferable reading, as chalk in a powdered state was much used for adding to the fairness of the complexion. Ovid would hardly recommend a cosmetic of so highly injurious a tendency as melted wax.]