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...
Doubts About the Ocean Theory
As for the writer who claims that the strange behavior of the Nile comes from the ocean, his explanation is so unclear that it...
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The second explanation given for the strange behavior of the Nile is even less scientific than the first. It is also more fanciful and...
Croesus Examines the Greek States
When King Croesus looked into the condition of the two great Greek states, Athens and Sparta, he discovered very different situations. Athens was not...
The Uncertain Language of the Pelasgi
It is not possible to say with complete certainty what language the Pelasgi originally spoke. There are no written records that clearly explain their...
Croesus Rejoices at the Oracles Reply
When King Croesus received the replies from the oracles, he felt great joy and confidence. He believed the messages confirmed that he would destroy...
Solon Leaves Without Reward
This was the speech that Solon spoke to King Croesus. His words were wise, but they brought him neither gifts nor honor. Croesus did...
Solon Explains the Uncertainty of Human Life
“Oh, Croesus,” Solon replied calmly, “you asked me a question about human happiness. This is a serious question, because the power above us is...
