[281] Arist. Oeconomica, II. 21.

[282] Head, op. cit. p. 26.

[283] Chautard, Imitations des monnaies au type esterling (Nancy, 1871).

[284] Mr D. B. Monro, Historical Review, January, 1886.

[285] Il. II. 867.

[286] Od. XV. 460.

[287] Od. XV. 470.

[288] It is more probable however that Chalkos copper got its name from the place (Chalcis) where it was first found in Greece. The name Chalcis may itself be connected with χαλκίς, an owl.

[289] Tylor, Primitive Culture, Vol. I. p. 219.

[290] Schliemann, Tiryns, pl. II. Helbig, Das homerisches Epos², p. 79.