How many the Scythians are I was not able to ascertain precisely . . . Thus far however they gave me evidence of my own eyesight:Translated by
Anarcharis Lives Among the Scythians
. . . the Scythians being delighted with the vapor-bath howl like wolves. This is to them instead of washing, for in fact they do not wash their
Of Diviners and Kings
Religeous and burial customs of the Scythians (north of the Black Sea). - From book 4.Translated by Lord Macaulay -- our special project
Scythia’s Customs
When they get sick, when they make sacrifices to the gods, and illnesses of the royalty.Translated by Lord Macaulay -- our special project
Religious Customs of Scythia
Herodotus describes the Black Sea an the rivers that run into it. In order to follow the below, here is a large map of the region.Translated by
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