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The Festival of Bacchus in Egypt
On the eve of the festival of Bacchus, every Egyptian household takes part in a special religious act. Each family sacrifices a hog in...
The Pig as an Unclean Animal in Egypt
Among the Egyptians, the pig is considered an unclean animal. This belief is held so strongly that even touching a pig by accident is...
The Egyptians Warning to the Greeks
When the Egyptians speak about the Greeks, they say nothing that is untrue. The Greeks depend entirely on rain from the sky for their...
Why the Account of Egypt Can Be Trusted
For these reasons, I believe the people from whom I received this account of Egypt, and I also strongly agree with their conclusions. My...
Distances Along the Nile
From the city of Heliopolis to Thebes, the journey up the Nile takes about nine days by boat. This stretch of river measures eighty-one...
Honoring Lycurgus After His Death
After the death of Lycurgus, the Spartans showed their deep respect for him by building a temple in his honor. From that time onward,...
The Situation in Athens When Croesus Inquired
This was the condition of Athens at the time when King Croesus of Lydia sought information about the Greek states. Athens was under the...
Strengthening Power After Victory
After securing control of Athens for the third time, Pisistratus focused on making his rule strong and lasting. He understood that gaining power was...
New News Reaches Croesus
After two long years of deep mourning for his son, Croesus slowly returned his attention to the world around him. At this time, important...
The Return to Sardis
Before long, the Lydians returned to Sardis carrying the lifeless body of Prince Atys. The sorrowful procession moved slowly, and behind them walked Adrastus,...
