The Thracians have many names, each tribe according to its region, but they are very similar in all their customs, save the Getae, the Trausi, and those who dwell above the Crestonaeans.

As for the Getae, who claim to be immortal, I have already given an account of their practices.Hdt. 4.94 The Trausi, who in all else conform to the customs of other Thracians, do as I will show at the times of birth and death.