Historical Dissertation on Abaris

Even if they were so, it could still be confirmed by many testimonies, were it necessary, that there were great talents among them as well. Indeed, Abaris himself demonstrated clearly by his own example that the things reported about the Scythians are entirely contrary to the truth. This is what has been demonstrated by me more copiously in this exercise. To this, therefore, I refer the Benevolent Reader, and at the same time, I ask above all else that you receive this with an equitable mind, and if you recognize that any error has been committed by me in this, consider that I am but a man. Meanwhile, I have striven with all my might so that whatever came to my notice while reading the works of the Greeks as well as the Latins regarding Abaris, and which I deemed especially pertinent here, I might communicate with the most Benign Readers, should there be any, with the fidelity that is fitting. Therefore, if anyone finds anything in this little work that might hold their attention with some pleasure, it will bring me the greatest capacity for joy and will incite me, with the help of the Supreme Deity, to proceed in my studies with even greater fervor and pleasure. Farewell.