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Sacred Cattle and Their Religious Importance
In ancient Egypt, male cattle were considered sacred animals connected to the god Epaphus. Because of this sacred connection, these animals could not be...
The Deep Religious Spirit of the Egyptians
The Egyptians are extremely religious, more so than any other people. Religion shapes almost every part of their daily life. Their customs, clothing, food,...
How Egyptian Customs Differ from Other Lands
Egypt is a land where many customs are the exact opposite of those found in other countries. These differences can be seen in religion,...
How the Sun Influences the Nile
To explain this matter more fully, I will describe how the sun affects the regions through which the Nile flows. The key to understanding...
Doubts About the Ocean Theory
As for the writer who claims that the strange behavior of the Nile comes from the ocean, his explanation is so unclear that it...
a-second-explanation-that-lacks-reason
The second explanation given for the strange behavior of the Nile is even less scientific than the first. It is also more fanciful and...
The Cappadocians and Their Land
The people known today as Cappadocians were called Syrians by the ancient Greeks. In earlier times, before the Persians became powerful, these people were...
Croesus Misunderstands the Oracle
At this time, King Croesus made a serious mistake. He misunderstood the meaning of the oracle he had received. Believing that the message promised...
Croesus Seeks Friendship with Sparta
When King Croesus learned everything that had happened, he decided to take an important step. He sent messengers to the city of Sparta, also...
Croesus and the Expansion of the Lydian Empire
Over many years, King Croesus of Lydia greatly expanded his power. Step by step, he brought under his control almost all the peoples who...
