Scythian Quotes

Poet: "Straton wanders among the Scythian nomads, but has no linen garment. He is sad at only wearing an animal's pelt and no tunic.” Do you get what I mean? Pisthetaerus: I understand that you want me to offer you a tunic. Hi! you (To the acolyte.) take off yours; we must help the poet. (Aristophanes)
My song is of the straits first navigated by the mighty sons of gods, of the prophetic ship that dared to seek the shores of Scythian Phasis, that burst unswerving through the clashing rocks, to slink at length to rest in the starry firmament. View quote
Gaius Valerius Flaccus
And sought by lot those who should bear him company to the Scythian town, and from the whole number nine were drawn. View quote
Gaius Valerius Flaccus