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The Madness of Cambyses
While Cambyses, son of Cyrus, was in Egypt, he had already begun to lose his mind. He lingered in the country in a state...
The Samians’ Journey and Settlement
With the money they had gained, the Samians bought the island of Hydrea from the Hermionians. They did not plan to live there themselves,...
The Oracle of Siphnos
The Siphnians were puzzled by the oracle they had received. They could not understand its meaning when it was first given, and even later,...
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,...
