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[2] I will mention the part concerning the Argives when I come to that part of my history; this was the prophecy given to the Milesians in their absence: “Then, Miletus, contriver of evil deeds,
For many will you become a banquet and glorious gifts;
Your wives will wash the feet of many long-haired men;
Other ministers will tend my Didyman1 shrine!

1 Didyma (oftener called Branchidae), was near Miletus; the temple was of Apollo Διδυμέυς. Cp. Hdt. 1.46.

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