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PAUSANIAS’ DESCRIPTION OF GREECE.
PAUSANIAS’ DESCRIPTION OF GREECE,
ERRATA.
PAUSANIAS.
BOOK VII.—ACHAIA.
BOOK VIII.—ARCADIA.
BOOK IX.—BŒOTIA.
BOOK X.—PHOCIS.
INDEX.
INDEX.
Pausanias, a meticulous traveler of the second century CE, leads listeners through the rugged coastlines and interior valleys of ancient Greece. In this second volume he turns his keen eye to Achaia, Arcadia, Boeotia, and Phocis, weaving together geography, temple descriptions, and the tangled myths that shaped each locale. His narrative moves from the legend of Ion and the founding of Helice to the rivalries of Achæans and Dorians, offering a vivid snapshot of the land before the Roman era.
Accompanying the travelogue are scholarly notes that clarify obscure references, correct textual quirks, and point the way to an extensive index. The audio rendition lets the listener picture marble altars, secluded sanctuaries, and bustling market towns while hearing the historian’s steady, observant voice. It feels like joining a guided walk through centuries‑old ruins, where every stone carries a story.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (659K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: George Bell and Sons, 1886.
Credits
Turgut Dincer, SF2001, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2022-08-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Best known for his vivid Description of Greece, this 2nd-century traveler and writer left one of the richest surviving accounts of ancient Greek places, monuments, and local traditions. His work preserves details that might otherwise have been lost forever.
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