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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,...
Cambyses and His Acts of Disrespect
While Cambyses remained in Memphis, he committed many other violent and shocking acts. These outrages were directed not only against the Persians but also...
Croesus Advises the Persian King
After witnessing many cruel acts, Croesus the Lydian believed it was his duty to speak to King Cambyses. Croesus was no ordinary man. He...
Cambyses and the Test of Madness
Cambyses, the Persian king, became known not only for his power but also for his cruelty and unstable behavior. Many Persians whispered among themselves...
Psammenitus Prepares to Defend Egypt
Psammenitus, the son of Amasis, set up his camp at the mouth of the Nile, near a place called Pelusium. This area, known as...
The Sacred Nature of Oaths Among the Arabs
The Arabs are known for keeping their promises more faithfully than almost any other people. To them, an oath is not a light matter...
Wine Trade Between Greece and Egypt
There is an interesting custom connected with Egypt that many people who travel there do not know about. Twice every year, large amounts of...
Sacred Cattle and Their Religious Importance
In ancient Egypt, male cattle were considered sacred animals connected to the god Epaphus. Because of this sacred connection, these animals could not be...
