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...
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...
Gifts Sent by Croesus to the Oracles
These were the great offerings that King Croesus sent to the oracle of Delphi. He believed strongly in the power of the gods and...
Croesus Honors the God of Delphi
After receiving guidance from the Delphic oracle, King Croesus decided to honor the god Apollo with an offering of great richness. He believed that...
The Message of the Oracles
The Lydians carefully wrote down the words spoken by the Pythoness, the priestess of Apollo, at the famous oracle of Delphi. She gave her...
Atys Challenges His Father’s Fear
Prince Atys answered his father with calm respect, but also with strong logic. He said that he did not blame Croesus for being afraid...
Croesus Refuses to Send His Son
King Croesus remembered the terrible dream he had seen earlier. Because of this, he answered the Mysian messengers with care and fear. He said...
