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What Is Known About the Nile River
The Nile River flows through regions where people live, and in those inhabited areas its course is well known. Travelers and local people understand...
The Lands Beyond the Libyan Coast
Above the coastline of Libya, and beyond the lands inhabited by the maritime tribes, the country changes greatly. This inland region is full of...
Knowledge of the Nile River
The course of the Nile River is well known throughout Egypt. People also know its path for a long distance beyond Egypt’s southern border....
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...
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 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...
The Oracle’s Message Changes the Course of War
As soon as King Alyattes heard the words of the oracle from Delphi, he acted without delay. The oracle had clearly stated that his...
