Herodotus: A New and Literal Version from the Text of BaehrH.G. Bohn, 1848 - 613 pages |
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... consult the oracle , either from the advice of some friend , or because it appeared right to himself to send and make inquiries of the god concerning his disorder . The Pythian , however , refused to give any answer to the mes- sengers ...
... consult the oracle , either from the advice of some friend , or because it appeared right to himself to send and make inquiries of the god concerning his disorder . The Pythian , however , refused to give any answer to the mes- sengers ...
Page 19
... consult . He sent others also to consult that of Ammon in Libya . And he sent them different ways , designing to make trial of what the ora- cles knew ; in order that if they should be found to know the truth , he might send a second ...
... consult . He sent others also to consult that of Ammon in Libya . And he sent them different ways , designing to make trial of what the ora- cles knew ; in order that if they should be found to know the truth , he might send a second ...
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... consult the oracle before any others , and exemption from tribute , and the first seats in the temple , and the privilege of being made citizens of Delphi , to as many as should desire it in all future time . 55. Croesus having made ...
... consult the oracle before any others , and exemption from tribute , and the first seats in the temple , and the privilege of being made citizens of Delphi , to as many as should desire it in all future time . 55. Croesus having made ...
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... consulted with his sons . The opinion of Hippias pre- vailing , to recover the kingdom , they immediately began to collect contributions from those cities which felt any gratitude to them for benefits received ; and though many gave ...
... consulted with his sons . The opinion of Hippias pre- vailing , to recover the kingdom , they immediately began to collect contributions from those cities which felt any gratitude to them for benefits received ; and though many gave ...
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... consult the oracle , no sooner entered the temple , than the Pythian spoke as follows : " Thou art come , Lycurgus , to my wealthy temple , beloved by Jove and all that inhabit Olympian mansions : I doubt whether I shall pronounce thee ...
... consult the oracle , no sooner entered the temple , than the Pythian spoke as follows : " Thou art come , Lycurgus , to my wealthy temple , beloved by Jove and all that inhabit Olympian mansions : I doubt whether I shall pronounce thee ...
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