[157] Dr. Schliemann afterwards pronounced these “wedges” to be battle-axes. See Introduction, p. 21.
[158] Here, as well as in what goes before, Dr. Schliemann writes on the supposition, which he afterwards abandoned, that the remains in the lowest stratum are those of the Trojans of the Iliad.—[Ed.]
[159] We believe that naturalists are now agreed that such appearances of toads imprisoned for long periods are deceptive. Into what depths cannot a tadpole (whether literal or metaphorical) wriggle himself down?—[Ed.]
[160] This description itself suggests an inversion of the so-called “cup,” which is, in fact, a vase-cover. For its form see No. 74, on p. 115.—[Ed.]
[161] See [Plate XXIII]., No. 339; [Plate XLVII]., No. 478.
[162] According to Dr. Schliemann’s later view these “successors to the Trojans” were, as we have seen, the Trojans themselves.—[Ed.]
[163]The drawing, [Plate XLVII]., No. 480, shows the sign 20 times in 5 groups of 4 each. This seems to be a similar type to the one described, but from a lesser depth.—{Ed.}
[164] The inscription, which Professor Gomperz has pointed out, is identical with that on Pl. LI., No. 496. (See see [p. 83-84] and Appendix.)—[Ed.]
[165] The types here described will be found on the Lithographs.
[166] Similar jewels are depicted among the articles of the Treasure ([Chapter XXIII]., [Plate XX].).