Pausanias
Pausanias was a Greek traveler and geographer known for his work 'Description of Greece,' which provides valuable insights into ancient Greek culture and geography. His accounts also reflect on historical events, including the destructive campaigns of Roman generals like Sulla.
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Turkey:
Pausanias claimed that the deadly powers of the Styx River were used to poison Alexander.
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Slovakia:
Pausanias was a Greek traveler and geographer who wrote about the Temple of Artemis and its historical significance.
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Slovakia:
Pausanias was a Greek writer, geographer, and traveler who provided the most detailed description of the statue of Zeus.
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Ukraine:
Bryons studied the texts of Pliny the Elder, Cicero, Pausanias, and Vitruvius and found numerous mentions of the aromatization of sculptures.
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Greece:
Pausanias is cited for mentioning the use of olive oil on the statue of Zeus in Olympia to protect it from moisture.
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Greece:
Pausanias noted the legendary destruction caused by Sulla during the siege of Athens.
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