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Polycrates Considers the Advice of Amasis
When Polycrates read the letter sent by Amasis, king of Egypt, he understood that the advice was wise and well meant. Amasis had warned...
The Unbroken Good Fortune of Polycrates
The remarkable success of Polycrates, ruler of the island of Samos, did not go unnoticed by others. Among those who watched his rise with...
The Wider World During Cambyses’ Egyptian Campaign
While King Cambyses of Persia was fighting his war in Egypt, events of great importance were also taking place elsewhere in the Greek world....
Questions About Life and Food
After listening to the Ethiopian king’s remarks, the Ichthyophagi in turn asked him about the life and habits of his people. They wished to...
The Bow Returned to the Messengers
After finishing his bold speech, the Ethiopian king unstrung the powerful bow and placed it into the hands of the messengers. This act was...
The Mission to Ethiopia Begins
As soon as the Ichthyophagi arrived from Elephantine, Cambyses wasted no time. These men were chosen because they knew the Ethiopian language and customs....
Different Gods and Different Sacrifices in Egypt
In ancient Egypt, religious practices were not the same in every region. Although all Egyptians honored certain major gods, such as Isis and Osiris,...
Sacred Cattle in Egyptian Religion
In ancient Egypt, cattle played a very important role in religious life. The Egyptians made a clear distinction between male and female cattle. Male...
Different Ways of Sacrifice in Egypt
In ancient Egypt, the methods of disemboweling and burning animals were not the same for every sacrifice. The exact ritual depended on which god...
How the Sun Influences the Nile
To explain this matter more fully, I will describe how the sun affects the regions through which the Nile flows. The key to understanding...
