The Scythians are the most powerful nation east of the Danube river. The gods themselves gave them beautiful golden horses, fast and powerful. But when the King's son dies, he will do anything to get him back, and his actions could lead their nation to ruin...
Today's story is Golden Horses. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Golden for the full transcript.
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