Histories

Herodotus

Herodotus. Godley, Alfred Denis, translator. Cambridge, MA; London: Harvard University Press; William Heinemann, Ltd., 1920-1925 (printing).

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!