Histories

These weigh thirty talents[*](The “Attic” talent had a weight of about 58 lbs. avoirdupois, the “Aeginetan” of about 82.) and stand in the treasury[*](Many Greek states had special “treasuries” allotted to them in the temple precincts at Delphi [22.5167,38.4917] (Perseus) Delphi, in which their offerings were deposited.) of the Corinthians; although in truth it is not the treasury of the Corinthian people but of Cypselus son of Eetion. This Gyges then was the first foreigner whom we know who placed offerings at Delphi [22.5167,38.4917] (Perseus) Delphi after the king of Phrygia (region (general)), Turkey, Asia Phrygia, Midas son of Gordias.