Note 1026 — Chapter XCVII · SICILIAN AND ITALIAN GREEKS. — AGATHOKLES.
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Diodor. xx. 65. See an incident somewhat similar (Herod. vii. 180)—the Persians, in the invasion of Greece by Xerxes, sacrificed the handsomest Grecian prisoner whom they captured on board the first prize-ship that fell into their hands.