Hanno

[ han-oh ]

/ ˈhæn oʊ /

Carthaginian statesman, fl. 3rd century b.c.

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This is related by Hanno, and it seems worthy of credit, because he brought back the skin of some he had killed.
In Northern Mists (Volume 1 of 2)|Fridtjof Nansen
Hanno was at my side, and Himilco stood at the bow giving his orders to the helmsman.
The Adventures of Captain Mago|Lon Cahun
Hanno himself, and he is wisest of all the priests, assured me that we should not always be separated.
A King of Tyre|James M. Ludlow
Duty now commanded her to execute vengeance, and the bold Hanno was ready to risk his life for her.
Arachne, Complete|Georg Ebers

Both the generals were indignant at this conduct, but particularly Hanno, who was before disturbed at his reputation.
The History of Rome; Books Nine to Twenty-Six|Titus Livius