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December 8, 2015 Leave a Comment

Conclusion of Herodotus, Book IV

Then as they were suffering hardship for a long time and many were falling on both sides, and especially on that of the Persians, Amasis the commander

December 1, 2015 Leave a Comment

Carthage Trades Along Atlantic Coast

These are the Libyan tribes whom we are able to name; and of these the greater number neither now pay any regard to the king of the Medes nor did they

November 24, 2015 Leave a Comment

Herodotus on the Peoples of the Sahara

However, the belt extends as far as the Pillars of Heracles and also in the parts outside them.Translated by George C. Macaulay -- our special

November 17, 2015 Leave a Comment

North Africa West to the Atlantic

This the natives say is the pillar of the heaven. After this mountain these men got their name, for they are called Atlantians; and it is said that

November 10, 2015 1 Comment

The Peoples of North Africa in the Time of Herodotus

The following moreover is also told, namely that Jason, when the Argo had been completed by him under Mount Pelion . . . a North Wind seized his ship

November 3, 2015 Leave a Comment

Herodotus on Ancient Libya

. . . but in fact the army was being sent out (as I believe) for the purpose of subduing Libya: for of the Libyans there are many nations of nations

October 27, 2015 Leave a Comment

Battos’ Career in Africa

Then great numbers were gathered at Kyrene, and the Libyans who dwelt round had much land cut off from their possessions . . . .Translated by

October 20, 2015 Leave a Comment

Libyans Repulse Greek Invaders

To free himself from the oath, he tied the girl on each side with ropes and let her down into the sea, and then drew her up and came to

October 13, 2015 Leave a Comment

Expedition to Libya

Oracle tells Greeks that the Gods disapprove of colonizing Libya.Translated by George C. Macaulay -- our special project presenting the complete

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