Kitap 16
4.15
Along the coast there are both pillars and altars of Pytholaus, Lichas, Pythangelus, Leon, and Charimortus, that is, along the known coast from Deire as far as Notu-ceras; but the distance is not determined. The country abounds with elephants and lions called myrmeces (ants).λέων μ́ρμηξ. Agatharchides calls them μυρμηκολέων, and Aelian simply μύρμηξ. What animal is intended by the name is uncertain. In b. xv. c. i. § 44, the marmot seems to be described. They have their genital organs reversed. Their skin is of a golden colour, but they are more bare than the lions of Arabia.
