Histories

The island tribes that came from the +Red Sea [42,15] (sea) Red Sea, and from the islands where the king settles those who are called Exiles, wore dress and armor very similar to the Median. The commander of these islanders was Mardontes son of Bagaeus, who in the next year[*](479.) was general at Mykale [26.8667,38.1] (Perseus)Mykale and died in the battle.

These are the nations that marched by the mainland and had their places in the infantry. The commanders of this army were those whom I have mentioned, and they were the ones who marshalled and numbered them and appointed captains of thousands and ten thousands; the captains of ten thousands appointed the captains of hundreds and of tens. There were others who were leaders of companies and nations.[*](That is, native leaders, not the regular officers of the army.)