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Violence and an Eclipse among the Scythians
1:45:45 - 1:51:50 (06:05)
Scythians killed the son of the king who requested to be trained in the art of archery and had a violent encounter with Seaxeres and cut one of the boys which eventually led to the day when the solar eclipse happened.
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The Scythians and Medians had a complex relationship in ancient times, with frequent incidents of violence and tension between the two cultures reported by historians like Herodotus.
1:45:45 - 1:50:12 (04:27)
Scythians, Medians
Summary
The Scythians and Medians had a complex relationship in ancient times, with frequent incidents of violence and tension between the two cultures reported by historians like Herodotus.
ChapterViolence and an Eclipse among the Scythians
EpisodeShow 56 - Kings of Kings
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Many ancient civilizations were very superstitious when it came to war and battles.
1:50:12 - 1:51:50 (01:38)
Ancient Civilization
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Many ancient civilizations were very superstitious when it came to war and battles. Even in the midst of battle, they would look to omens and signs, such as solar eclipses, to determine their course of action.