<p>We look at King Alyattes of Lydia's novel war tactics and Arion's magic dolphin ride. Also: what <em>really</em> happened to Gyges?</p>

We look at King Alyattes of Lydia's novel war tactics and Arion's magic dolphin ride. Also: what really happened to Gyges?

Episode 5: War on Land and Music at Sea (1.15-25)

The Herodotus Podcast is a podcast devoted to ”The Histories” by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. Join us as we delve into his epic narrative of the Persian Empire‘s attempt to conquer the Greeks, and their struggle to preserve their freedom. Stick around for the captivating, sometimes outrageous stories that go along with the narrative: murders, ghosts, magic dolphins, and giant gold-digging ants.

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