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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...
Journey Beyond Meroe
After leaving the city of Meroe and continuing along the Nile, you travel the same distance it took to reach the capital from Elephantine....
Exploring the Upper Nile
No additional information about the distant parts of the Nile could I obtain from the priests or other inhabitants. To learn more, I traveled...
How the Sun Dries the Air in Egypt
In my view, it is also the sun that makes the air in Egypt so dry. As it passes over the land, it heats...
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...
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,...
