Events By Place Western Roman Empire Stilicho orders the Sibylline Books burned. The Emperor Honorius abolishes gladiator combat in the Colosseum. Asia The Khitan are first mentioned in Chinese chronicles. They wander along the boundaries of Kara-muren, and form part of the Donghu (Tong-hou) confederation. By Topic Arts and Sciences The Japanese court officially adopts the Chinese writing system (approximate date). The Armenian alphabet's invented by Mesrob Mashdots. Religion Saint J… (More on 405)