Ἰνδικά 16: Fragm. XVI.

Ancient India as Described by Megasthenês and Arrian 16

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Pliny, Hist. Nat. VIII. 14. 1.
Of the Boa-Constrictor.
According to Megasthenes, serpents in India grow to such a size that they swallow stags and bulls whole.
Solinus, 52. 33.
So huge are the serpents that they swallow stags whole, and other animals of equal size.

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