The anthology includes fragments from the works of Homer, Aeschylus, Herodotus, Aristotle, Demosthenes, Plutarch, Hippocrates, Diogenes Laertius, Publius Ovid Naso, Pompey Trogus and other ancient thinkers, which tell about Scythia and the Scythians - one of the most ancient and mysterious peoples , living in the Northern Black Sea region. Readers will get an idea about the life and morals of this people, their customs, beliefs, rituals, and military campaigns. The book also talks about the problems that scientists face when studying the culture of the Scythians.