Earth and water

In the writings of the Ancient Greek chronicler Herodotus, the phrase earth and water (Greek: γῆ καί ὕδωρ – ge kai hydor, Persian: آب و زمین) is used to represent the demand by the Persian Empire of formal tribute from the cities or people who surrendered to them.

For an episode of Adventure Time, see Earth & Water.
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