... their principal dependence in action is on cords made of twisted leather, which they use in this manner : when they engage an enemy they throw out these cords, having a noose at the extremity : if they entangle1 in them either horse or man, they without... Herodotus - Strana 17podľa Herodotus - 1812Úplné zobrazenie - O tejto knihe
| Thomas Street Millington - 1863 - Počet stránok 888
...they engage an enemy they throw out their cords, having a noose at the extremity ; if they entangle in them either horse or man, they, without difficulty, put them to death." — HDT. 1. vn. c. 85. " At the siege of Tyre, the Tyrians threw fishing nets upon those of the Macedonians... | |
| Thomas Street Millington - 1863 - Počet stránok 726
...they engage an enemy they throw out their cords, having a noose at the extremity ; if they entangle in them either horse or man, they, without difficulty, put them to death."—HDT. 1. vn. c. 85. " At the siege of Tyre, the Tynans threw fishing nets upon those of the... | |
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