Histories

When the Argives inquired at Delphi [22.5167,38.4917] (Perseus) Delphi about the safety of their city, a common response was given, one part regarding the Argives themselves, but there was an additional response for the Milesians.

I will mention the part concerning the Argives when I come to that part of my history; this was the prophecy given to the Milesians in their absence:

1. Then, Miletus [27.3,37.5] (Perseus) Miletus, contriver of evil deeds,
2. For many will you become a banquet and glorious gifts;
3. Your wives will wash the feet of many long-haired men;
4. Other ministers will tend my Didyman [*](Didyma [27.25,37.3667] (Perseus) Didyma (oftener called Didyma [27.233,37.35] (historic site), Aydin Ili, Ege kiyilari, Turkey, Asia Branchidae), was near Miletus [27.3,37.5] (Perseus) Miletus; the temple was of Apollo *didume/us. Cp. Hdt. 1.46.) shrine!

All this now came upon the Milesians, since most of their men were slain by the Persians, who wore long hair, and their women and children were accounted as slaves, and the temple at Didyma [27.25,37.3667] (Perseus) Didyma with its shrine and place of divination was plundered and burnt. Of the wealth that was in this temple I have often spoken elsewhere in my history.