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The Hamaxobii (Ancient Greek: Ἁμαξόβιοι), Anglicized Hamaxobians or Amaxobians, were a nomadic tribe who lived in chariots with leather tents mounted on them. They were Scythians. They were said to be descendants of the Medes.
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Name
The word is compounded of Greek ἄμαξα ("chariot"), and βίος ("life").
History
They lived near the Palus Maeotis. Claudius Ptolemy places them along the Vistula river.
References
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