Life of Scilurus (fragment, recounted in Life of Demetrius)
Plutarch
Scilurus' lesson on unity underscores its enduring significance—an idea with historical weight. As a ruler of the Scythians, Scilurus uses his dying breath to teach his sons that their strength lies in togetherness. This metaphor of the unbreakable bundle has found echoes in political strategies across centuries, reminding leaders that alliances often determine the fate of entire nations.