An Oracle That Confirms the Nature of Egypt
My understanding of the true extent of Egypt is supported by a message given by an oracle at the shrine of Ammon. What makes...
Questioning the Ionian View of Egypt
If my understanding of these matters is correct, then the Ionians are wrong in what they say about Egypt. But if, on the other...
The Return from Exile
In the eleventh year of their exile, the family of Pisistratus decided the time had come to return to Athens. They set sail from...
The Marriage of Pisistratus and Its Hidden Problem
After Pisistratus regained control of Athens, he honored his agreement with Megacles by marrying his daughter. This marriage was meant to strengthen the political...
The Fall of Pisistratus
After a short time, the supporters of Megacles and the followers of Lycurgus decided to set aside their rivalry. They joined forces with one...
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...
Solon Continues His Lesson to Croesus
After telling the story of Tellus of Athens, Solon continued to advise King Croesus with calm and careful words. He explained Tellus’s happiness by...
The Death of King Candaules
When night came, everything was ready for the attack. Gyges knew that there was no way back. He understood that he must either kill...
Gyges Has No Way to Escape
Gyges now found himself trapped. He did not agree with the king’s command, but he could not escape it. He feared the power of...
