Βιβλος ιστορικη (Χιλιαδες) (Βίβλος ἱστορική (Χιλιάδες))

John Tzetzes, Chiliades — Indian stories

Verse 'histories' commenting on Tzetzes' own letters, retelling Indian marvels from Ctesias and Scylax (dog-headed men, shade-feet, gold-digging ants), the Brahmans, Calanus and Alexander's Indian campaign.

Language

Ancient Greek

Date

1150–1170 CE

Author

Ἰωάννης Τζέτζης

Text

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