[378]

This fable probably arose from the mythical visit of Ulysses (see p. 64 n.), who, as Claudian ('In Rut.' i. 123) tells, here found the Mouth of Hades.

[379]

Procopius, 'De Bello Gothico,' ii. 6.

[380]

See my 'Alfred in the Chroniclers,' p. 6.