Book 1. Clio. 170 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [170] 170. When the Ionians had been thus evilly entreated but were continuing still to hold their gatherings as before at the Panionion, Bias a man of Priene set forth to the Ionians, as I am...
Book 9. Calliope. 110 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 9: CALLIOPE [110] 110. And Amestris was informed that she had it; and having learnt that which was being done, she was not angry with the woman, but supposing that her mother was the cause and that she...
Book 1. Clio. 180 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [180] 180. Babylon then was walled in this manner; and there are two divisions of the city; for a river whose name is Euphrates parts it in the middle. This flows from the land of the Armenians...
Book 4. Melpomene. 50 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [50] 50. So then it is because these which have been named and many others join their waters together, that Ister becomes the greatest of rivers; since if we compare the single streams...
Book 3. Thaleia. 10 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 3: THALEIA [10] 10. Meanwhile Psammenitos the son of Amasis was encamped at the Pelusian mouth of the Nile waiting for the coming of Cambyses: for Cambyses did not find Amasis yet living when he...
Book 7. Polymnia. 70 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [70] 70. Of the Ethiopians above Egypt and of the Arabians the commander, I say, was Arsames; but the Ethiopians from the direction of the sunrising (for the Ethiopians were in two bodies)...
Book 6. Erato. 50 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 6: ERATO [50] 50. In consequence of this accusation Cleomenes the son of Anaxandrides, king of the Spartans, crossed over to Egina meaning to seize those of the Eginetans who were the most guilty; but...
Book 4. Melpomene. 120 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [120] 120. When the Scythians heard this answer reported, they planned not to fight a pitched battle openly, since these did not join them as allies, but to retire before the Persians...
Book 2. Euterpe. 20 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [20] 20. However some of the Hellenes who desired to gain distinction for cleverness have given an account of this water in three different ways: two of these I do not think it worth while...
Book 2. Euterpe. 130 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [130] 130. This cow was not covered up in the ground, but it might be seen even down to my own time in the city of Sas, placed within the royal palace in a chamber which was greatly adorned;...
Book 7. Polymnia. 80 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [80] 80. The island tribes which came with the army from the Erythraian Sea, belonging to the islands in which the king settles those who are called the "Removed," had clothing and arms...
Book 5. Terpsichore. 80 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 5: TERPSICHORE [80] 80. While they commented upon it thus, at length one perceived that which the oracle means to tell us. Asopos is said to have had two daughters born to him, Thebe and Egina;...
Book 6. Erato. 110 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 6: ERATO [110] 110. Thus speaking Miltiades gained Callimachos to his side; and the opinion of the polemarch being added, it was thus determined to fight a battle. After this, those generals whose...
Book 5. Terpsichore. 70 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 5: TERPSICHORE [70] 70. Then Isagoras, as he was being worsted in his turn, contrived a plan in opposition to him, that is to say, he called in Cleomenes the Lacedemonian to help him, who had been...
Book 6. Erato. 1 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 6: ERATO BOOK VI THE SIXTH BOOK OF THE HISTORIES, CALLED ERATO 1. Aristagoras accordingly, after having caused Ionia to revolt, thus brought his life to an end; and meanwhile Histiaios the despot...
Book 4. Melpomene. 170 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [170] 170. Next to the Giligamai on the West are the Asbystai: these dwell above Kyrene, and the Asbystai do not reach down the sea, for the region along the sea is occupied by Kyrenians...
Book 2. Euterpe. 70 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [70] 70. There are many ways in use of catching them and of various kinds: I shall describe that which to me seems the most worthy of being told. A man puts the back of a pig upon a hook...
Book 3. Thaleia. 40 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 3: THALEIA [40] 40. Now Amasis, as may be supposed, did not fail to perceive that Polycrates was very greatly fortunate, and it was to him an object of concern; and as much more good fortune yet...
Book 4. Melpomene. 180 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [180] 180. Next to these Machlyans are the Auseans. These and the Machlyans dwell round the lake Tritonis, and the river Triton is the boundary between them: and while the Machlyans grow...
Book 5. Terpsichore. 1 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 5: TERPSICHORE BOOK V THE FIFTH BOOK OF THE HISTORIES, CALLED TERPSICHORE 1. In the meantime those of the Persians who had been left behind in Europe by Dareios, of whom Megabazos was the commander...
Book 2. Euterpe. 80 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [80] 80. In another respect the Egyptians are in agreement with some of the Hellenes, namely with the Lacedemonians, but not with the rest, that is to say, the younger of them when they meet...
Book 7. Polymnia. 20 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [20] 20. During four full years from the conquest of Egypt he was preparing the army and the things that were of service for the army, and in the course of the fifth year he began his...
Book 1. Clio. 120 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [120] 120. On Harpagos Astyages laid this penalty; and about Cyrus he took thought, and summoned the same men of the Magians who had given judgment about his dream in the manner which has been...
Book 5. Terpsichore. 20 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 5: TERPSICHORE [20] 20. When Amyntas after having made of him this request had departed, Alexander said to the Persians: "With these women ye have perfect freedom, guests, to have commerce with all, if...
Book 6. Erato. 140 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 6: ERATO [140] 140. Such were the events which happened then: and very many years later, after the Chersonese which is by the Hellespont had come to be under the Athenians, Miltiades the son of Kim...
Book 7. Polymnia. 110 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [110] 110. These cities, I say, lying by the sea coast and belonging to Hellenes, he passed by, leaving them on the left hand; and the tribes of Thracians through whose country he marched...
Book 2. Euterpe. 160 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [160] 160. While this Psammis was king of Egypt, there came to him men sent by the Eleians, who boasted that they ordered the contest at Olympia in the most just and honourable manner...
Book 8. Urania. 130 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 8: URANIA [130] 130. The fleet of Xerxes, so much of it as remained, when it had touched Asia in its flight from Salamis, and had conveyed the king and his army over from the Chersonese to Abydos...
Book 9. Calliope. 50 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 9: CALLIOPE [50] 50. Such then being the condition of things, the generals of the Hellenes, since the army had been cut off from its water and was being harassed by the cavalry, assembled to consult...
Book 7. Polymnia. 210 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [210] 210. Thus saying he did not convince Xerxes, who let four days go by, expecting always that they would take to flight; but on the fifth day, when they did not depart but remained...
Book 1. Clio. 50 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [50] 50. After this with great sacrifices he endeavoured to win the favour of the god at Delphi: for of all the animals that are fit for sacrifice he offered three thousand of each kind, and he...
Book 3. Thaleia. 120 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 3: THALEIA [120] 120. Now about the time of the sickness of Cambyses it had come to pass as follows:--There was one Oroites, a Persian, who had been appointed by Cyrus to be governor of the province...
Book 9. Calliope. 40 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 9: CALLIOPE [40] 40. After this deed they spent two days more, neither side wishing to begin a battle; for the Barbarians advanced as far as the Asopos to make trial of the Hellenes, but neither side...
Book 7. Polymnia. 100 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [100] 100. Then when Xerxes had numbered the army, and it had been arranged in divisions, he had a mind to drive through it himself and inspect it: and afterwards he proceeded so to do;...
Book 1. Clio. 40 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [40] 40. Crsus made answer: "My son, thou dost partly prevail with me by declaring thy judgment about the dream; therefore, having been prevailed upon by thee, I change my resolution and allow...
Book 7. Polymnia. 200 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [200] 200. There is also another river called Phoinix, to the South of the Asopos, of no great size, which flowing from these mountains runs out into the Asopos; and at the river Phoinix is...
Book 8. Urania. 10 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 8: URANIA [10] 10. And seeing them sailing thus against them with few ships, not only the others in the army of Xerxes but also their commanders judged them to be moved by mere madness, and they...
Book 3. Thaleia. 130 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 3: THALEIA [130] 130. When he had been placed in the midst of them, Dareios asked him whether he understood the art; but he would not admit it, fearing lest, if he declared himself to be what he w...
Book 4. Melpomene. 40 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [40] 40. These are the parts of Asia which tend towards the West from the Persian land; but as to those which lie beyond the Persians and Medes and Saspeirians and Colchians towards...
Book 5. Terpsichore. 120 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 5: TERPSICHORE [120] 120. And while they were thus taking counsel, there came to their aid the Milesians and their allies. Then the Carians dismissed the plans which they were before considering...
Book 7. Polymnia. 60 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [60] 60. Now of the number which each separate nation supplied I am not able to give certain information, for this is not reported by any persons; but of the whole land-army taken together...
Book 6. Erato. 40 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 6: ERATO [40] 40. Now this Miltiades son of Kimon had at the time of which we speak but lately returned to the Chersonese; and after he had returned, there befell him other misfortunes worse than those...
Book 1. Clio. 160 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [160] 160. When the men of Kyme heard this saying reported, not wishing either to be destroyed by giving him up or to be besieged by keeping him with them, they sent him away to Mytilene. Those...
Book 9. Calliope. 1 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 9: CALLIOPE BOOK IX THE NINTH BOOK OF THE HISTORIES, CALLED CALLIOPE 1. Mardonios, when Alexander had returned back and had signified to him that which was said by the Athenians, set forth...
Book 9. Calliope. 100 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 9: CALLIOPE [100] 100. Then when the Hellenes had made all their preparations, they proceeded to the attack of the Barbarians; and as they went, a rumour came suddenly to their whole army, ...
Book 6. Erato. 100 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 6: ERATO [100] 100. The Eretrians meanwhile being informed that the armament of the Persians was sailing to attack them, requested the Athenians to help them; and the Athenians did not refuse their...
Book 5. Terpsichore. 90 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 5: TERPSICHORE [90] 90. While however they were preparing to take vengeance, a matter arose from the Lacedemonians which provided a hindrance to them: for the Lacedemonians, having learnt that which...
Book 4. Melpomene. 1 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE BOOK IV THE FOURTH BOOK OF THE HISTORIES, CALLED MELPOMENE 1. After Babylon had been taken, the march of Dareios himself against the Scythians took place: for now that Asia was flourishing...
Book 2. Euterpe. 120 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [120] 120. Thus the priests of the Egyptians told me; and I myself also agree with the story which was told of Helen, adding this consideration, namely that if Helen had been in Ilion she...
Book 4. Melpomene. 160 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [160] 160. This Battos had a son called Arkesilaos, who first when he became king made a quarrel with his own brothers, until they finally departed to another region of Libya, and making...
Book 2. Euterpe. 60 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [60] 60. Now, when they are coming to the city of Bubastis they do as follows:--they sail men and women together, and a great multitude of each sex in every boat; and some of the women have...
Book 2. Euterpe. 180 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [180] 180. Moreover when the Amphictyons had let out the contract for building the temple which now exists at Delphi, agreeing to pay a sum of three hundred talents, (for the temple which...
Book 5. Terpsichore. 30 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 5: TERPSICHORE [30] 30. The Parians then had thus reformed the Milesians; but at the time of which I speak evils began to come to Ionia from these States in the following manner:--From Naxos cert...
Book 2. Euterpe. 1 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE BOOK II THE SECOND BOOK OF THE HISTORIES, CALLED EUTERPE 1. When Cyrus had brought his life to an end, Cambyses received the royal power in succession, being the son of Cyrus...
Book 8. Urania. 1 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 8: URANIA BOOK VIII THE EIGHTH BOOK OF THE HISTORIES, CALLED URANIA 1. Those of the Hellenes who had been appointed to serve in the fleet were these:--the Athenians furnished a hundred and twenty-seven...
Book 1. Clio. 60 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [60] 60. However, no long time after this the followers of Megacles and those of Lycurgos joined together and drove him forth. Thus Peisistratos had obtained possession of Athens for the first...
Book 7. Polymnia. 220 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [220] 220. However it is reported also that Leonidas himself sent them away, having a care that they might not perish, but thinking that it was not seemly for himself and for the Spartans...
Book 9. Calliope. 60 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 9: CALLIOPE [60] 60. These then were coming on with shouting and confused numbers, thinking to make short work of the Hellenes; and Pausanias, when the cavalry began to attack, sent to the Athenians...
Book 8. Urania. 90 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 8: URANIA [90] 90. It happened also in the course of this confusion that some of the Phenicians, whose ships had been destroyed, came to the king and accused the Ionians, saying that by means of them...
Book 7. Polymnia. 120 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [120] 120. Then was uttered a word well spoken by Megacreon, a man of Abdera, who advised those of Abdera to go in a body, both themselves and their wives, to their temples, and to sit down...
Book 3. Thaleia. 110 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 3: THALEIA [110] 110. This frankincense then is obtained thus by the Arabians; and cassia is obtained as follows:-- they bind up in cows'-hide and other kinds of skins all their body and their face...
Book 1. Clio. 1 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO THE HISTORY OF HERODOTUS BOOK I THE FIRST BOOK OF THE HISTORIES, CALLED CLIO This is the Showing forth of the Inquiry of Herodotus of Halicarnassos, to the end that neither the deeds of men may...
Book 8. Urania. 30 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 8: URANIA [30] 30. Thus the Thessalians proposed to them; for the Phokians alone of all the people in those parts were not taking the side of the Medes, and this for no other reason, as I conjecture...
Book 7. Polymnia. 180 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [180] 180. and the ship of Troizen, of which Prexinos was in command, was pursued and captured at once by the Barbarians; who upon that took the man who was most distinguished by beauty...
Book 6. Erato. 120 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 6: ERATO [120] 120. Of the Lacedemonians there came to Athens two thousand after the full moon, making great haste to be in time, so that they arrived in Attica on the third day after leaving Sparta:...
Book 2. Euterpe. 100 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [100] 100. After this man the priests enumerated to me from a papyrus roll the names of other kings, three hundred and thirty in number; and in all these generations of men eighteen were...
Book 4. Melpomene. 60 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [60] 60. They have all the same manner of sacrifice established for all their religious rites equally, and it is thus performed:--the victim stands with its fore-feet tied...
Book 3. Thaleia. 20 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 3: THALEIA [20] 20. Then as soon as the Ichthyophagoi came to Cambyses from Elephantine, he sent them to the Ethiopians, enjoining them what they should say and giving them gifts to bear with them...
Book 7. Polymnia. 40 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [40] 40. When these had so done, the army proceeded to pass between; and first the baggage-bearers led the way together with their horses, and after these the host composed of all kinds...
Book 5. Terpsichore. 100 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 5: TERPSICHORE [100] 100. With this force then the Ionians came to Ephesos, and leaving their ships at Coresos in the land of Ephesos, went up themselves in a large body, taking Ephesians to guide them...
Book 6. Erato. 60 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 6: ERATO [60] 60. In the following point also the Lacedemonians resemble the Egyptians; that is to say, their heralds and fluteplayers and cooks inherit the crafts of their fathers, and a fluteplayer...
Book 1. Clio. 140 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [140] 140. So much I am able to say for certain from my own knowledge about them: but what follows is reported about their dead as a secret mystery and not with clearness, namely that the body...
Book 9. Calliope. 120 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 9: CALLIOPE [120] 120. Then, it is said by the men of the Chersonese, as one of those who guarded them was frying dried fish, a portent occurred as follows,--the dried fish when laid upon the fire...
Book 5. Terpsichore. 10 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 5: TERPSICHORE [10] 10. Now the Thracians say that the other side of the Ister is occupied by bees, and that by reason of them it is not possible to pass through and proceed further: but to me it seems...
Book 4. Melpomene. 140 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [140] 140. The Scythians then, believing for the second time that the Ionians were speaking the truth, turned back to make search for the Persians, but they missed altogether their line...
Book 3. Thaleia. 80 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 3: THALEIA [80] 80. When the tumult had subsided and more than five days had elapsed, those who had risen against the Magians began to take counsel about the general state, and there were spoken...
Book 2. Euterpe. 40 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [40] 40. but the manner of disembowelling the victims and of burning them is appointed among them differently for different sacrifices; I shall speak however of the sacrifices to th...
Book 2. Euterpe. 110 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [110] 110. He moreover alone of all the Egyptian kings had rule over Ethiopia; and he left as memorials of himself in front of the temple of Hephaistos two stone statues of thirty cubits...
Book 8. Urania. 140 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 8: URANIA [140] 140. (a) Thus then, I say, Alexander the son of Amyntas was descended; and when he came to Athens sent from Mardonios, he spoke as follows: "Athenians, Mardonios speaks these words...
Book 6. Erato. 130 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 6: ERATO [130] 130. and hence comes this saying. Then Cleisthenes caused silence to be made, and spoke to the company as follows: "Men who are wooers of my daughter, I commend you all, and if it were...
Book 1. Clio. 150 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [150] 150. Now the Aiolians lost Smyrna in the following manner:--certain men of Colophon, who had been worsted in party strife and had been driven from their native city, were received there...
Book 4. Melpomene. 70 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [70] 70. In the following manner the Scythians make oaths to whomsoever they make them:--they pour wine into a great earthenware cup and mingle with it blood of those who are taking...
Book 3. Thaleia. 30 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 3: THALEIA [30] 30. Him, when he had brought his life to an end by reason of the wound, the priests buried without the knowledge of Cambyses: but Cambyses, as the Egyptians say, immediately after this...
Book 5. Terpsichore. 110 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 5: TERPSICHORE [110] 110. The Ionians made answer in these words; and afterwards, when the Persians had come to the plain of Salamis, the kings of the Cyprians set in order their array, choosing...
Book 7. Polymnia. 50 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [50] 50. Xerxes made answer in these words: "Artabanos, reasonably dost thou set forth these matters; but do not thou fear everything nor reckon equally for everything: for if thou...
Book 6. Erato. 70 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 6: ERATO [70] 70. Thus she spoke; and he, having learnt that which he desired to learn, took supplies for travelling and set forth to go to Elis, pretending that he was going to Delphi to consult...
Book 4. Melpomene. 150 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [150] 150. Up to this point of the story the Lacedemonians agree in their report with the men of Thera; but in what is to come it is those of Thera alone who report that it happened...
Book 3. Thaleia. 90 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 3: THALEIA [90] 90. From the Ionians and the Magnesians who dwell in Asia and the Aiolians, Carians, Lykians, Milyans and Pamphylians (for one single sum was appointed by him as tribute for all these)...
Book 2. Euterpe. 50 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [50] 50. Moreover the naming of almost all the gods has come to Hellas from Egypt: for that it has come from the Barbarians I find by inquiry is true, and I am of opinion that most probably...
Book 7. Polymnia. 230 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [230] 230. Some say that Aristodemos came safe to Sparta in this manner, and on a pretext such as I have said; but others, that he had been sent as a messenger from the camp, and when he...
Book 1. Clio. 70 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [70] 70. For this reason therefore the Lacedemonians accepted the alliance, and also because he chose them as his friends, preferring them to all the other Hellenes. And not only were they...
Book 8. Urania. 80 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 8: URANIA [80] 80. He made answer as follows: "Thou advisest very well, and also the news which thou hast brought is good, since thou art come having witnessed with thine own eyes that which I desired...
Book 7. Polymnia. 130 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [130] 130. So the guides, when Xerxes asked whether there was any other possible outlet to the sea for the Peneios, said with exact knowledge of the truth: "O king, for this river there is...
Book 9. Calliope. 70 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 9: CALLIOPE [70] 70. These then perished thus ingloriously; and meanwhile the Persians and the rest of the throng, having fled for refuge to the palisade, succeeded in getting up to the towers before...
Book 3. Thaleia. 100 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 3: THALEIA [100] 100. Other Indians have on the contrary a manner of life as follows:--they neither kill any living thing nor do they sow any crops nor is it their custom to possess houses; but they...
Book 8. Urania. 20 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 8: URANIA [20] 20. For in fact the Eubans, neglecting the oracle of Bakis as if it had no meaning at all, had neither carried away anything from their land nor laid in any store of provisions with...
Book 7. Polymnia. 190 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [190] 190. In this disaster the number of the ships which were lost was not less than four hundred, according to the report of those who state the number which is lowest, with men...
Book 1. Clio. 80 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [80] 80. So when the armies had met in that plain which is in front of the city of Sardis,--a plain wide and open, through which flow rivers (and especially the river Hyllos) all rushing down...
Book 3. Thaleia. 150 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 3: THALEIA [150] 150. After a naval force had thus gone against Samos, the Babylonians made revolt, being for this exceedingly well prepared; for during all the time of the reign of the Magi...
Book 8. Urania. 70 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 8: URANIA [70] 70. So when they passed the word to put out to sea, they brought their ships out to Salamis and quietly ranged themselves along the shore in their several positions. At that time...
Book 9. Calliope. 80 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 9: CALLIOPE [80] 80. He having heard this went his way; and Pausanias made a proclamation that none should lay hands upon the spoil, and he ordered the Helots to collect the things together. They...
Book 1. Clio. 20 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [20] 20. Thus much I know by the report of the people of Delphi; but the Milesians add to this that Periander the son of Kypselos, being a special guest-friend of Thrasybulos the then despot...
Book 9. Calliope. 20 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 9: CALLIOPE [20] 20. Then Mardonios, as the Hellenes did not descend into the plain, sent towards them all his cavalry, of which the commander was Masistios (by the Hellenes called Makistios), a m...
Book 7. Polymnia. 160 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [160] 160. To this Gelon, seeing that the speech of Syagros was adverse, set forth to them his last proposal thus: "Stranger from Sparta, reproaches sinking into the heart of a man are wont...
Book 5. Terpsichore. 50 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 5: TERPSICHORE [50] 50. Thus far then they advanced at that time; and when the appointed day arrived for the answer, and they had come to the place agreed upon, Cleomenes asked Aristagoras how many...
Book 4. Melpomene. 200 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [200] 200. Now when the Persian helpers of Pheretime, having been sent from Egypt by Aryandes, had arrived at Barca, they laid siege to the city, proposing to the inhabitants that they...
Book 4. Melpomene. 80 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [80] 80. After this when Skyles was riding out again to his own abode, the Scythians took his brother Octamasades for their leader, who was a son of the daughter of Teres, and made...
Book 4. Melpomene. 100 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [100] 100. After the Tauric land immediately come Scythians again, occupying the parts above the Tauroi and the coasts of the Eastern sea, that is to say the parts to the West...
Book 6. Erato. 80 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 6: ERATO [80] 80. So Cleomenes thereupon ordered all the Helots to pile up brushwood round the sacred grove; and they obeying, he set fire to the grove. And when it was now burning, he asked one...
Book 1. Clio. 200 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [200] 200. These customs then are established among the Babylonians: and there are of them three tribes which eat nothing but fish only: and when they have caught them and dried them in the sun...
Book 8. Urania. 110 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 8: URANIA [110] 110. Themistocles then speaking thus endeavoured to deceive them, and the Athenians followed his advice: for he had had the reputation even in former times of being a man of ability...
Book 7. Polymnia. 1 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA BOOK VII THE SEVENTH BOOK OF THE HISTORIES, CALLED POLYMNIA 1. Now when the report came to Dareios the son of Hystaspes of the battle which was fought at Marathon, the king, who even before...
Book 2. Euterpe. 140 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [140] 140. Then when the Ethiopian had gone away out of Egypt, the blind man came back from the fen-country and began to rule again, having lived there during fifty years upon an isl...
Book 3. Thaleia. 60 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 3: THALEIA [60] 60. and about the Samians I have spoken at greater length, because they have three works which are greater than any others that have been made by Hellenes: first a passage beginning...
Book 4. Melpomene. 20 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [20] 20. Then on the other side of the Gerros we have those parts which are called the "Royal" lands and those Scythians who are the bravest and most numerous and who esteem the other...
Book 6. Erato. 20 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 6: ERATO [20] 20. After this the Milesians who had been taken prisoner were conducted to Susa; and king Dareios did to them no other evil, but settled them upon the Sea called Erythraian, in the city...
Book 1. Clio. 100 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [100] 100. Having set these things in order and strengthened himself in his despotism, he was severe in preserving justice; and the people used to write down their causes and send them...
Book 5. Terpsichore. 40 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 5: TERPSICHORE [40] 40. Upon this the Ephors and the Senators deliberated together and proposed to Anaxandrides as follows: "Since then we perceive that thou art firmly attached to the wife whom thou...
Book 4. Melpomene. 110 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [110] 110. About the Sauromatai the following tale is told:--When the Hellenes had fought with the Amazons,--now the Amazons are called by the Scythians Oiorpata, which name means...
Book 4. Melpomene. 90 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [90] 90. Now the Tearos is said by those who dwell near it to be the best of all rivers, both in other respects which tend to healing and especially for curing diseases of the skin both...
Book 2. Euterpe. 10 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [10] 10. Of this land then, concerning which I have spoken, it seemed to myself also, according as the priests said, that the greater part had been won as an addition by the Egyptians;...
Book 6. Erato. 90 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 6: ERATO [90] 90. Nicodromos meanwhile, as the Athenians did not come to his support at the proper time, embarked in a ship and escaped from Egina, and with him also went others of the Eginetans;...
Book 1. Clio. 210 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [210] 210. Cyrus said thus supposing that Dareios was plotting against him; but in fact the divine powers were showing him beforehand that he was destined to find his end there and that his...
Book 8. Urania. 100 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 8: URANIA [100] 100. As regards the Persians this went on for all the time which intervened, until the coming of Xerxes himself caused them to cease: and Mardonios seeing that Xerxes was greatly...
Book 2. Euterpe. 150 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [150] 150. The natives of the place moreover said that this lake had an outlet under ground to the Syrtis which is in Libya, turning towards the interior of the continent upon the Western...
Book 1. Clio. 110 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [110] 110. Thus he spoke, and straightway sent a messenger to that one of the herdsmen of Astyages who he knew fed his herds on the pastures which were most suitable for his purpose, ...
Book 3. Thaleia. 70 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 3: THALEIA [70] 70. Then Otanes took to him Aspathines and Gobryas, who were leading men among the Persians and also his own most trusted friends, and related to them the whole matter: and they, as it...
Book 4. Melpomene. 30 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [30] 30. In that land then this takes place on account of the cold; but (since my history proceeded from the first seeking occasions for digression) I feel wonder that in the whole l...
Book 6. Erato. 30 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 6: ERATO [30] 30. If then upon being taken prisoner he had been brought to king Dareios, he would not, as I think, have suffered any harm, but Dareios would have forgiven the crime with which he w...
Book 7. Polymnia. 10 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [10] 10. Mardonios having thus smoothed over the resolution expressed by Xerxes had ceased speaking: and when the other Persians were silent and did not venture to declare an opini...
Book 1. Clio. 90 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [90] 90. Hearing this, Cyrus was above measure pleased, because he thought that Crsus advised well; and he commended him much and enjoined the spearmen of his guard to perform that which Crsus...
Book 3. Thaleia. 140 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 3: THALEIA [140] 140. Now Syloson supposed without any doubt that he had altogether lost this by easy simplicity; but when in course of time Cambyses was dead, and the seven Persians had risen up...
Book 9. Calliope. 90 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 9: CALLIOPE [90] 90. Now on the same day on which the defeat took place at Plataia, another took place also, as fortune would have it, at Mycale in Ionia. For when the Hellenes who had come...
Book 8. Urania. 60 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 8: URANIA [60] 60. At that time he made answer mildly to the Corinthian; and to Eurybiades he said not now any of those things which he had said before, to the effect that if they should set sail...
Book 1. Clio. 30 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [30] 30. So Solon, having left his native country for this reason and for the sake of seeing various lands, came to Amasis in Egypt, and also to Crsus at Sardis. Having there arrived he w...
Book 7. Polymnia. 170 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [170] 170. For the story goes that Minos, having come to Sicania, which is now called Sicily, in search of Daidalos, died there by a violent death; and after a time the Cretans, urged...
Book 9. Calliope. 30 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 9: CALLIOPE [30] 30. Of the light- armed fighting men the whole number then was six myriads nine thousand and five hundred; and of the whole Hellenic force which assembled at Plataia the number...
Book 4. Melpomene. 130 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [130] 130. So far then the Persians had the advantage for a small part of the war. But the Scythians, whenever they saw that the Persians were disquieted, then in order that they might...
Book 2. Euterpe. 30 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [30] 30. Sailing from this city you will come to the "Deserters" in another period of time equal to that in which you came from Elephantine to the mother- city of the Ethiopians. Now...
Book 7. Polymnia. 90 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [90] 90. These men were thus equipped; and the Cyprians furnished a hundred and fifty ships, being themselves equipped as follows,--their kings had their heads wound round with fillets...
Book 1. Clio. 190 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [190] 190. When Cyrus had taken vengeance on the river Gyndes by dividing it into three hundred and sixty channels, and when the next spring was just beginning, then at length he continued his...
Book 5. Terpsichore. 60 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 5: TERPSICHORE [60] 60. Another tripod says thus in hexameter rhythm: "Me did Scaios offer to thee, far-darting Apollo, Victor in contest of boxing, a gift most fair in thine honour:" now Scaios would...
Book 1. Clio. 130 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [130] 130. Astyages then, having been king for five-and-thirty years, was thus caused to cease from being king; and the Medes stooped under the yoke of the Persians because of his cruelty...
Book 3. Thaleia. 50 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 3: THALEIA [50] 50. Now Periander had chosen out the sons of the chief men of Corcyra and was sending them to Sardis to be made eunuchs, in order that he might have revenge; since the Corcyreans had...
Book 4. Melpomene. 190 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [190] 190. The nomads bury those who die just in the same manner as the Hellenes, except only the Nasamonians: these bury bodies in a sitting posture, taking care at the moment when...
Book 4. Melpomene. 10 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 4: MELPOMENE [10] 10. Upon this he drew one of his bows (for up to that time Heracles, they say, was wont to carry two) and showed her the girdle, and then he delivered to her both the bow...
Book 2. Euterpe. 90 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [90] 90. Whenever any one, either of the Egyptians themselves or of strangers, is found to have been carried off by a crocodile or brought to his death by the river itself, the people of any...
Book 6. Erato. 10 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 6: ERATO [10] 10. They thus spoke; and the despots of Ionia sent each one by night to his own people announcing to them this. The Ionians however, that is those to whom these messages came, continued...
Book 7. Polymnia. 30 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [30] 30. Having thus said and having accomplished his promise, he continued his march onwards; and passing by a city of the Phrygians called Anaua and a lake whence salt is obtained, he...
Book 2. Euterpe. 170 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 2: EUTERPE [170] 170. Also at Sas there is the burial- place of him whom I account it not pious to name in connexion with such a matter, which is in the temple of Athene behind the house of the goddess...
Book 8. Urania. 120 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 8: URANIA [120] 120. And this also which follows is a strong witness that it was so; for Xerxes is known to have come to Abdera on his way back, and to have made with them a guest-friendship...
Book 3. Thaleia. 1 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 3: THALEIA BOOK III THE THIRD BOOK OF THE HISTORIES, CALLED THALEIA 1. Against this Amasis then Cambyses the son of Cyrus was making his march, taking with him not only other nations of which he w...
Book 8. Urania. 40 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 8: URANIA [40] 40. Meanwhile the fleet of the Hellenes after leaving Artemision put in to land at Salamis at the request of the Athenians: and for this reason the Athenians requested them to put...
Book 3. Thaleia. 160 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 3: THALEIA [160] 160. As for Zopyros, in the judgment of Dareios no one of the Persians surpassed him in good service, either of those who came after or of those who had gone before, excepting Cyrus...
Book 7. Polymnia. 150 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [150] 150. The Argives themselves report so much about these matters: but there is another story reported in Hellas to the effect that Xerxes sent a herald to Argos before he set forth...
Book 9. Calliope. 10 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 9: CALLIOPE [10] 10. Thus he counselled them, and they forthwith took his words to heart; and saying nothing to the envoys who had come from the cities, while yet it was night they sent out five...
Book 1. Clio. 10 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 1: CLIO [10] 10. He then, since he might not avoid it, gave consent: and Candaules, when he considered that it was time to rest, led Gyges to the chamber; and straightway after this the woman also...
Book 8. Urania. 50 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 8: URANIA [50] 50. While the commanders from the Peloponnese argued thus, an Athenian had come in reporting that the Barbarians were arrived in Attica and that all the land was being laid waste with...
Book 7. Polymnia. 140 : * "The History of Herodotus", parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], HERODOTUS BOOK 7: POLYMNIA [140] 140. For the Athenians had sent men to Delphi to inquire and were preparing to consult the Oracle; and after these had performed the usual rites in the sacred precincts, when they had...
