Histories

Thus the Mermnadae robbed the Heraclidae of the sovereignty and took it for themselves. Having gotten it, Gyges sent many offerings to Delphi [22.5167,38.4917] (Perseus) Delphi: there are very many silver offerings of his there; and besides the silver, he dedicated a hoard of gold, among which six golden bowls are the offerings especially worthy of mention.

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.