Saxones
A powerful people in Germany, who originally dwelt in the southern part of the Cimbric Chersonesus, between the rivers Albis (Elbe) and Chalusus (Trave).
Scaevola, Mutius (surnamed Cordus). He was famous for his courage, and attempted to assassinate Porsenna, but was seized; to show his fortitude when confronted with Porsenna, he thrust his hand into the fire, on which the king pardoned him.
Scandia or Scandinavia. The name given by the ancients to Norway, Sweden, and the surrounding islands.
Scapte Hyle or Scaptesyle. A small town on the coast of Thrace, opposite the island of Thasos. It was celebrated for its gold mines.
Thucydides here arranged the materials for his history.