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The Histories of Polybius, Vol. 1 (of 2)

Note 231 — BOOK IV (continued 2)

Evelyn S. (Evelyn Shirley) Shuckburgh translation

As a measure of weight a talent = about 57 lbs. avoirdupois. The prepared hair was for making ropes and bowstrings apparently.

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