#### an act of attributing customs, events, or objects to a period to which they do not belong

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Writing in the ancient past sometimes makes it difficult to explain everyday terms. Therefore, I have taken certain liberties so that the reading is not burdened by linguistic gymnastics or forcing a reader to do mental math (how far is 60 stadia again?). My usage is meant to convey the meaning behind the term, rather than striving for historical accuracy. I hope that you, reader, will come along for the ride, even as you notice that certain concepts may not have existed during the period of the book. For example:

> *Directions*—North, South, East, West.

> *Time*—Years, Minutes, Hours...

> *Distance*—Miles.

> *Other concepts*—Imperial, Stoic.