Histories
Herodotus
Herodotus. Godley, Alfred Denis, translator. Cambridge, MA; London: Harvard University Press; William Heinemann, Ltd., 1920-1925 (printing).
I cannot say against oracles that they are not true, and I do not wish to try to discredit them when they speak plainly. Look at the following matter:
- When the sacred headland of golden-sworded Artemis and Cynosura by the sea they bridge with ships,
- After sacking shiny Athens [23.7333,37.9667] (Perseus)Athens in mad hope,
- Divine Justice will extinguish mighty Greed the son of Insolence
- Lusting terribly, thinking to devour all.
Considering this, I dare to say nothing against Bacis concerning oracles when he speaks so plainly, nor will I consent to it by others.
- Bronze will come together with bronze, and Ares
- Will redden the sea with blood. To Greece [22,39] (nation), EuropeHellas the day of freedom
- Far-seeing Zeus and august Victory will bring.