Histories

Harpagus, after subjugating Ionia (region (general)), Europe Ionia, made an expedition against the Carians, Caunians, and Lycians, taking Ionians and Aeolians with him.

Of these, the Carians have come to the mainland from the islands; for in the past they were islanders, called Leleges and under the rule of Minos, not (as far as I can learn by report) paying tribute, but manning ships for him when he needed them.

Since Minos had subjected a good deal of territory for himself and was victorious in war, this made the Carians too at that time by far the most respected of all nations.