. "the Parthians , a Scythian people , situated to the north-east of the passes of the Caspian and south of Hyrcania , famed in antiquity as roving warriors and skilful archers ." . "the Parthians , a Scythian people , situated to the north-east of the passes of the Caspian and south of Hyrcania , famed in antiquity as roving warriors and skilful archers ." . .