[1] Already at zeta 112; and cf. also zeta 121, zeta 122.
[2] Procopius, History of the Wars of Justinian 2.12.2 (web address 1), on the ransom paid to Chosroes by the citizens of Chalkis [Myth, Place] (Chalcis ad Belum, in northern Syria; cf. alpha 3485 note); cf. Kaldellis (98). On Chosroes see generally chi 418. For further background on the Persian army's invasion of the Roman east in 540 CE, see alpha 465 note.