I think it was Herodotus who mentioned that Jews had a tradition to capture a Greek and feed him well for a few days and then sacrifice him.
I think it was Herodotus who mentioned that Jews had a tradition to capture a Greek and feed him well for a few days and then sacrifice him.
That might be where of the phrase 'fatten them up for slaughter at the feast' comes from. As greeks were known for their hospitality, it was far to easy for them to fall into traps like this. Far too trusting of a culture.
That might be where of the phrase 'fatten them up for slaughter at the feast' comes from. As greeks were known for their hospitality, it was far to easy for them to fall into traps like this. Far too trusting of a culture.
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