[406] G. Rawlinson, "Monarchies," 12, p. 254 ff.

[407] Lyell, 'Elements of Geology,' ed. 3. p. 368.

[408] Xenoph. "Anab." 3, 4, 7-9.

[409] Layard, "Nineveh and its Remains," 2, 44.

[410] The so-called Archive of Assurbanipal in chambers 40 and 41 on Layard's plan.

[411] Lénormant, "Etudes Accadiennes," 1, 3, p. 67 ff.; E. Schrader, "Jen. Lit. Z." 4th April, 1874.

[412] G. Smith, "Disc." p. 248.

[413] G. Rawlinson, "Monarchies," 22, 16, 17; Layard, "Mon." Pl. 69 note, 45, 47, 48.

[414] Ezekiel also supports this, xxiii. 14, 15.

[415] Layard, loc. cit. p. 327, 328.