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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....
Cambyses Questions the Egyptian Priests
After the officers of Memphis were put to death, Cambyses summoned the Egyptian priests to appear before him. He questioned them carefully about the...
The March Against the Ammonians
The men who were sent to attack the Ammonians set out from Thebes. They did not travel alone, for they had guides to lead...
The Return of the Spies
After the spies had seen all that the Ethiopians wished to show them, they returned to Egypt. There they reported everything to King Cambyses....
Greek Stories and Lack of Careful Inquiry
The Greeks often tell many stories without carefully examining whether they are true. One such story concerns Hercules and his supposed visit to Egypt....
Searching for the Truth About Hercules
In order to gain the best and most reliable information about Hercules, a journey was made to the city of Tyre in Phoenicia. This...
Two Different Figures Named Hercules
According to the account given by the Egyptians, the Hercules they worship is one of their ancient gods and belongs to the group known...
Questions About the Nature of the Nile
When it comes to understanding the nature of the Nile River, I was unable to gain clear information from either the priests or any...
