When Ancient Greeks Encountered the Whales of the Indian Ocean

When Ancient Greeks Encountered the Whales of the Indian Ocean

Admiral Nearchus fearlessly led his ancient Greek fleet through waters teeming with whales, treating the creatures like an opposing navy. Credit: Mary Harsh CC BY 2.0 During his historic voyage, Nearchus, the ancient Greek admiral of Crete who served under Alexander the Great, experienced numerous remarkable adventures, including an astonishing encounter with whales in the uncharted waters of the Indian Ocean. It was a most extraordinary unusual…