Abstract
The paper examines the presence of the so-called ‘Euripidean’ asynartete2ia 2 trΛΛin the lyrics of Euripides’ preserved tragedies (Hippolytus,Suppliant Women,Trojan Women,Phoenissae) with the aim to observe its function in each context and to establish if the twocolacan actually form a single verse. The sequence2ia 2 trΛΛoccurs as a (sometimes internal) clausula in iambo-trochaic contexts, where it emphasizes the rhythmical opposition, or in a mainly iambic context, where it produces a contrast effect. When there is synapheia between the twocola, they likely form an asynartete verse, whereas when there is dieresis, the asynartete nature of the sequence is doubtful, but can be supported by metrical-rhythmical and thematic considerations.
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