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ὀπισθονόμοι βόες. This traveller's tale is told also by Pliny (viii. 178) and other ancient writers; cf. Bähr ad loc. for references. Is it possible that its explanation is to be found in the rock-drawings, found by G. Nachtigal (Sahara, 1879, i. 307) to the south of Fezzan, and by Duveyrier among the north-east Tuaregs, representing oxen with projecting horns being dragged unwillingly forward? H. is right as to the quality of the hides, which, perhaps, appeals to him as a merchant.

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