Kitap 14
5.17
Above this coast is situated the Aleian plain, over which Philotas conducted Alexander’s cavalry, he himself leading the phalanx from Soli along the sea-coast and the territory of Mallus to Issus, against the forces of Darius. It is said that Alexander performed sacrifices in honour of Amphilochus, on account of their common affinity to Argos. Hesiod says that Amphilochus was killed by Apollo at Soli; according to others, at the Aleian plain; and others again say, in Syria, upon his quitting the Aleian plain on account of the quarrel.
5.18
Mallus is followed by Aegaeae, a small townAjas. with a shelter for vessels; then the Amanides Gates, (Gates of Amanus,Demir-Kapu.) with a shelter for vessels. At these gates terminates the mountain Amanus,The ridge extending N. E., the parts of which bear various names, Missis, Durdan-dagh, etc. which extends from the Taurus, and lies above Cilicia towards the east. It was successively in the possession of several tyrants, who had strongholds; but, in our time, Tarcondimotus, who was a man of merit, became master of all; for his good conduct and bravery, he received from the Romans the title of King, and transmitted the succession to his posterity.
