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Tag Archives: Egypt
Tales From Herodotus XV. Exploration of Africa
Translated from Tales From Herodotus. A. The Pygmies and the Source of the Nile The Nile is known only as far as four months of sail and road beyond the flow in Egypt. It flows from the west and the … Continue reading
Tales From Herodotus V. Stories of Amasis, who usurped the throne of Egypt
Translated from Greek c) Former spendthrift and dishonest habits of Amasis; his unexpected treatment, after his accession to the throne, of the oracular shrines which had encouraged his practices. Amasis said that even when he was a private citizen, he … Continue reading
Tales From Herodotus V. Stories of Amasis, who usurped the throne of Egypt
Translated from Greek b) How he justified his relaxation. In such manner, he won over the Egyptians, so that they consented to be obedient. And he managed that state of affairs as follows; in the morning, until the marketplace filled [i.e. … Continue reading
Tales From Herodotus V. Stories of Amasis, who usurped the throne of Egypt
Translated from Greek a) How, in spite of his low birth, he induced his subjects to respect him. After Apries was deposed, Amasis became king. At first, the Egyptians despised Amasis and held him in no great respect, since he was … Continue reading
Tales From Herodotus IV: Story of Mycerinus
Translated from Greek In this case I went with a looser translation. Changing participles to indicative English comprises most of my changes. The deeds of his father displeased Mycerinus; so he opened up the temples and sent forth the people, … Continue reading
Tales From Herodotus III. How crocodiles are worshipped by some Egyptians, captured and eaten by others
Translated from Greek. To some of the Egyptians crocodiles are sacred, and to others they are not, treating them, instead, like opponents. Those who live around Thebes and Lake Moeris consider them very holy. Each one raises a crocodile, taught … Continue reading
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