Jove

Posted by Bob July 21, 2001In reply to Jove posted by Steve on July 21, 2001

The phrase "Even Jove nods," meaning, more or less, "Everyone makes mistakes," is well-known. But I can find no hint of its origin. The classic Roman writer Horace said, more or less, "Even great Homer nods," but who upped the ante to Jove I just dunno. Any ideas?

The common phrase is "even Homer nods," and I don't know if I'd want to risk thunderbolt retribution by dissing Jove. Haven't heard it.

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