Herodotus, Histories, ed. A.D. Godley, 6.19.2

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[2] 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:

Then, Miletus [27.3,37.5] (Perseus) Miletus, contriver of evil deeds,

For many will you become a banquet and glorious gifts;

Your wives will wash the feet of many long-haired men;

Other ministers will tend my Didyman¹ shrine!

Histories. Herodotus. ed. A.D. Godley. Cambridge. 1920-1925.

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[2] ἐπεὰν κατὰ τοῦτο γένωμαι τοῦ λόγου, τότε μνησθήσομαι· τὰ δὲ τοῖσι Μιλησίοισι οὐ παρεοῦσι ἔχρησε, ἔχει ὧδε.

καὶ τότε δή, Μίλητε κακῶν ἐπιμήχανε ἔργων,

πολλοῖσιν δεῖπνόν τε καὶ ἀγλαὰ δῶρα γενήσῃ,

σαὶ δʼ ἄλοχοι πολλοῖσι πόδας νίψουσι κομήταις,

νηοῦ δʼ ἡμετέρου Διδύμοις ἄλλοισι μελήσει.

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1. 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 Διδυμέυς. Cp. Hdt. 1.46 .

Herodotus Histories 6.19.2

ed. A.D. Godley

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