Scythians - new exhibition + press review

[Alanus]

Hello, John

Thanks for posting these two links. The review in the Guardian concentrated on the Pazyryk culture, which should be properly termed "Scytho-Siberians." The pics featured a griffin devouring a horse, a flying crane, and a pair of felt boots-- all from the Pazyryk culture... pics that were followed by a Greek-made plaque of a bearded Western Scythian who can only be remotely connected to the Pazyryks.

I dislike the generic label of "Scythian," and it's unfortunate that the British Museum is using it as a catch-all phrase. Yet the display looks impressive, thanks to examples loaned by the Hermitage. I'd go see it but I live on the wrong side of the pond.