Scythia

[ sith-ee-uh ]

/ ˈsɪθ i ə /

the ancient name of a region in SE Europe and Asia, between the Black and Aral seas.

Example sentences from the Web for scythia

There are no cities in Scythia, consequently no agreeable arts.

Voltaire's Romances |Franois-Marie Arouet
You took a long walk yesterday, I hear—went across in the ferry boat, and strolled up to the foot of Scythia's Roost.

For Woman's Love |Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth
However, the king of Scythia descended alone into the arena, scimitar in hand.

Voltaire's Romances |Franois-Marie Arouet
What happened to the great Persian army and its ambitious leader in Scythia we do not very well know.

Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) |Charles Morris

For these I have purchased wives of the dealers from Scythia.

Marzio's Crucifix and Zoroaster |F. Marion Crawford

Scythia

/ (ˈsɪðɪə) /

an ancient region of SE Europe and Asia, north of the Black Sea: now part of Ukraine