Diodorus Siculus
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Diodorus
in the texts
The Rights of War and Peace
Greek historian cited on terminology and on the Semiramis anecdote.
” In which sense Aelian styles them ἀρχαςπολεμων and Diodorus Siculus, in speaking of the war of the Lacedaemonians against the Eleans gives them the name of προφασεις and ἀρΧας
” Promoted by this natural knowledge of right and wrong, the Indian King, as we are informed by Diodorus, accused Semiramis of having commenced war against him without having received any injury.
” So too we find in Diodorus siculus, that an oath was regarded among the Egyptians as the surest pledge of sincerity that men could give.
Dissertations on Early Law and Custom
Ancient Greek historian cited for a law of Charondas.
Diodorus Siculus, xii.
The Freedom of the Seas (Mare Liberum)
Greek historian cited alongside Plutarch on the Megarian trade decree.
Diodorus Siculus XI;
Diodorus Siculus XI;