Herodotus: A New and Literal Version from the Text of BaehrH.G. Bohn, 1848 - 613 pages |
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... desire , after having heard of your resolution to build a fleet in order to attack them , than to catch the Lydians at sea , that they may revenge on you the cause of those Greeks who dwell on the continent , whom you hold in subjection ...
... desire , after having heard of your resolution to build a fleet in order to attack them , than to catch the Lydians at sea , that they may revenge on you the cause of those Greeks who dwell on the continent , whom you hold in subjection ...
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... desire , and to bear the blow of adversity . But the latter surpasses him in this ; he is not indeed equally able to bear misfortune or satisfy desire , but his good fortune wards off these things from him ; and he enjoys the full use ...
... desire , and to bear the blow of adversity . But the latter surpasses him in this ; he is not indeed equally able to bear misfortune or satisfy desire , but his good fortune wards off these things from him ; and he enjoys the full use ...
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... desire to do so ; and , indeed , I have often restrained myself . Now , however , since you urge me , and I ought to oblige you , for I am bound to requite the benefits you have conferred on me , I am ready to do as you desire ; and ...
... desire to do so ; and , indeed , I have often restrained myself . Now , however , since you urge me , and I ought to oblige you , for I am bound to requite the benefits you have conferred on me , I am ready to do as you desire ; and ...
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... desire it in all future time . 55. Croesus having made these presents to the Delphians , sent a third time to consult the oracle . For after he had ascer- tained the veracity of the oracle , he had frequent recourse to it . His demand ...
... desire it in all future time . 55. Croesus having made these presents to the Delphians , sent a third time to consult the oracle . For after he had ascer- tained the veracity of the oracle , he had frequent recourse to it . His demand ...
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... desire of adding it to his own domi- nions , as , especially , from his confidence in the oracle , and a wish to punish Cyrus on account of Astyages . For Cyrus , son of Cambyses , had subjugated Astyages , son of Cyaxares , who was ...
... desire of adding it to his own domi- nions , as , especially , from his confidence in the oracle , and a wish to punish Cyrus on account of Astyages . For Cyrus , son of Cambyses , had subjugated Astyages , son of Cyaxares , who was ...
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