Herodotus: A New and Literal Version from the Text of BaehrH.G. Bohn, 1848 - 613 pages |
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... Croesus , being enraged , said , " My Athenian friend , is my happiness then so slighted by you as nothing worth , that you do not think me of so much value as private men ? " He answered ; Croesus , do you inquire of me concerning ...
... Croesus , being enraged , said , " My Athenian friend , is my happiness then so slighted by you as nothing worth , that you do not think me of so much value as private men ? " He answered ; Croesus , do you inquire of me concerning ...
Page 14
... Croesus , man is altogether the sport of fortune . You appear to me to be master of immense treasures , and king of many nations ; but as relates to what you inquire of me , I cannot say , till ... Croesus , Croesus did 14 [ 32 . HERODOTUS .
... Croesus , man is altogether the sport of fortune . You appear to me to be master of immense treasures , and king of many nations ; but as relates to what you inquire of me , I cannot say , till ... Croesus , Croesus did 14 [ 32 . HERODOTUS .
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... Croesus , Croesus did not con- fer any favour on him , and holding him in no account , dis- missed him ; since he considered him a very ignorant man , because he overlooked present prosperity , and bade men look to the end of every ...
... Croesus , Croesus did not con- fer any favour on him , and holding him in no account , dis- missed him ; since he considered him a very ignorant man , because he overlooked present prosperity , and bade men look to the end of every ...
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... Croesus . 36. At this same time a boar of enormous size appeared in Mysian Olympus , and rushing down from that mountain , ra- vaged the fields of the Mysians . The Mysians , though they often went out against him , could not hurt him ...
... Croesus . 36. At this same time a boar of enormous size appeared in Mysian Olympus , and rushing down from that mountain , ra- vaged the fields of the Mysians . The Mysians , though they often went out against him , could not hurt him ...
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... Croesus , " in explaining the im- port of the dream ; therefore , being overcome by you , I change my resolution , and permit you to go to the chase . " 41. Croesus , having thus spoken , sent for the Phrygian Adrastus , and , when he ...
... Croesus , " in explaining the im- port of the dream ; therefore , being overcome by you , I change my resolution , and permit you to go to the chase . " 41. Croesus , having thus spoken , sent for the Phrygian Adrastus , and , when he ...
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