The Colchians17 placed the skins of
animals in the pools of springs; and
since many particles of gold had clung to them when they were removed,
since many particles of gold had clung to them when they were removed,
A—SPRING. B—SKIN. C—ARGONAUTS.
the poets invented the “golden fleece” of the Colchians. In like manner,
it can be contrived by the methods of miners that skins should take up, not
only particles of gold, but also of silver and gems.
the poets invented the “golden fleece” of the Colchians. In like manner,
it can be contrived by the methods of miners that skins should take up, not
only particles of gold, but also of silver and gems.