According to the Greek historian Herodotus, Xerxes's first attempt to bridge the Hellespont ended in failure when a storm destroyed the flax and papyrus cables of the bridges.
Kreeka ajaloolase Herodotose andmetel lõppes Xerxese esimene katse Hellespontost ületada ebaõnnestumisega, sest torm hävitas sildade linast ja papüürusest köied.