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<p>In <a href="/facts/Greek_mythology/M7k4FvW8">Greek</a> and <a href="/facts/Roman_mythology/sA0FnmbG">Roman mythology</a>, the Astomi, also known as the Gangines, are an ancient legendary race of people who had no need to eat or drink anything at all. They survived by smelling <a href="/facts/Apple/SF1WND0v">apples</a> and <a href="/facts/Flower/7gI5Kefw">flowers</a> and perfumes that they sprayed on their victims. </p><p><a href="/facts/Megasthenes/tHcadMFD">Megasthenes</a> and <a href="/facts/Pliny_the_Elder/grx67ghR">Pliny the Elder</a> (quoting Megasthenes) mentioned these people in his <i><a href="/facts/Indica_(Megasthenes)/0fASkhDR">Indica</a></i>. Megasthenes located them at the mouth of the river <a href="/facts/Ganges/q0IGurvB">Ganges</a>. In his description, they had rough and hairy bodies and no mouths. When traveling, they would carry roots, flowers and apples to smell. They could die by smelling a strong, unpleasant smell. </p>