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Grinnus son of Aesanius, king of +Thera [25.433,36.4] (island), Cyclades, Aegean Islands, Greece, Europe Thera, a descendant of this same Theras, came to Delphi [22.5167,38.4917] (Perseus) Delphi bringing a hecatomb from his city; among others of his people, Battus son of Polymnestus came with him, a descendant of Euphemus of the Minyan clan.

When Grinnus king of +Thera [25.433,36.4] (island), Cyclades, Aegean Islands, Greece, Europe Thera asked the oracle about other matters, the priestess' answer was that he should found a city in Libya [17,25] (nation), AfricaLibya. “Lord, I am too old and heavy to stir; command one of these younger men to do this,” answered Grinnus, pointing to Battus as he spoke.

No more was said then. But when they departed, they neglected to obey the oracle, since they did not know where Libya [17,25] (nation), AfricaLibya was, and were afraid to send a colony out to an uncertain destination.