I wonder then at those who have parted off and divided the world into Libya, Asia, and Europe, since the difference between these is not small; for in
First Scandinavia, Then Turkey
These things then, they say, come to Delos being thus sent forward; and I know of my own knowledge that a thing is done which has resemblance to these
From Russia to Siberia
Thus it continues to be winter for eight months, and even for the remaining four it is cold in those parts. This winter is distinguished in its
What Herodotus Learned of the Orient
Now of the land about which this account has been begun, no one knows precisely what lies beyond it: for I am not able to hear of any one who alleges
Scythia and the Kimmerians
There is however also another story, which is as follows, and to this I am most inclined myself. It is to the effect that the nomad Scythians dwelling
What Pontus Says About the Scythians
This is the story of Heracles and how driving his cattle started the whole thing.Translated by George C. Macaulay -- our special project
Persia Attacks Scythia
Today we begin Book IV.Translated by George C. Macaulay -- our special project presenting the complete Herodotus with URLs for all of those