Melanchlaeni
Sign in to saveThe Melanchlaeni, also known as the Saudaratae, were an ancient Scythian tribe whose existence was recorded by ancient Graeco-Roman authors.
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- Name
- Location
- History
- Origin
- Migration towards the forest steppe
- The Persian invasion
- Later history
- Society and culture
- Society
- Religion
- Lifestyle
- Language
- Ritual cannibalism
- Archaeology
- See also
- References
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The Melanchlaeni, also known as the Saudaratae, were an ancient Scythian tribe whose existence was recorded by ancient Graeco-Roman authors.
The Melanchlaeni were closely related to the Androphagi and the Budini.
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