[997] These gods, otherwise unknown, are mentioned again in b. xv. c. iii. § 15.

[998] The Northern Ocean.

[999] διαδήματα

[1000] τοῖς ὅλοις ἐδάφεσιν

[1001] There is great doubt where it was situated; the distances recorded by ancient writers not corresponding accurately with known ruins. It has been supposed that Damgham corresponds best with this place; but Damgham is too near the Pylæ Caspiæ: on the whole it is probable that any remains of Hecatompylos ought to be sought in the neighbourhood of a place now called Jah Jirm. Smith, art. Hecatompylos.

[1002] Now Herat, the capital of Khorassan. See Smith, art. Aria Civitas.

[1003] Zarang.

[1004] Sigistan.

[1005] Ulan Robât, but see Smith, art. Arachotus.

[1006] Balkh. See Smith.