Histories

Next he turned his argument to Eurybiades, saying more vehemently than before, “If you remain here, you will be an noble man. If not, you will ruin Greece [22,39] (nation), EuropeHellas. All our strength for war is in our ships, so listen to me.

If you do not do this, we will immediately gather up our households and travel to +Siris [15.6333,40.0667] (Perseus) Siris in Italy [12.833,42.833] (nation), Europe Italy, which has been ours since ancient times, and the prophecies say we must found a colony there. You will remember these words when you are without such allies.”