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- noun Plural form of
Phrygian .
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Next to the Phrygians are the Cappadokians, whom we call Syrians; and bordering upon them are the Kilikians, coming down to this785 sea, in which lies the island of Cyprus here; and these pay five hundred talents to the king for their yearly tribute.
The History of Herodotus Herodotus 2003
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In this manner and guided by an indication such as this, the Egyptians were brought to allow that the Phrygians were a more ancient people than themselves.
The History of Herodotus Herodotus 2003
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Schismatics of the second century, first known as Phrygians, or
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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In this manner and guided by an indication such as this, the Egyptians were brought to allow that the Phrygians were a more ancient people than themselves.
An Account of Egypt: Being the Second Book of His Histories Called Euterpe. Paras. 1-19 Herodotus 1909
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If, then, the Phrygians are the first race, still it does not follow that the Christians are the third.
The Mission and Expansion of Christianity in the First Three Centuries 1851-1930 1908
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This tradition is strengthened by the assertions of some historians that the Phrygians were the oldest of races, since their birthplace was in Armenia, which in turn is credited with having the
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The Phrygians were a very ancient people, and were supposed to be among the aborigines of Asia Minor.
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In this manner and guided by an indication such as this, the Egyptians were brought to allow that the Phrygians were a more ancient people than themselves.
An Account of Egypt 480? BC-420? BC Herodotus 1883
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"Therefore," said the king, "must we conclude that the Phrygians were the first and oldest of all the nations?"
Fifty Famous People James Baldwin 1883
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Egyptians were brought to allow that the Phrygians were a more ancient people than themselves.
The history of Herodotus — Volume 1 480? BC-420? BC Herodotus 1883
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