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The Death of Cambyses
After hearing Cambyses’ last words, the Persians saw their king weeping for the misfortunes that had befallen him. Deeply moved, they tore the garments...
Cambyses Reveals the Truth
Twenty days after the events in Agbatana, Cambyses called together all the chief Persians who were with his army. He decided to speak openly...
The Herald Is Captured
After Prexaspes spoke and Cambyses approved his words, the king immediately ordered the herald to be captured. The man was brought back before Cambyses...
The Spartans Prepare to Attack Samos
After listening to the pleas of the exiled Samians, the Lacedaemonians, also known as the Spartans, prepared for war and set out to attack...
Different Stories About the Samian Fleet
There are several different accounts about what happened to the Samians whom Polycrates sent away on ships. Some writers say that these men never...
Amasis Breaks His Friendship with Polycrates
When King Amasis of Egypt read the letter sent by Polycrates, he understood its meaning at once. The return of the signet ring, which...
Cambyses Plans New Campaigns
After completing his conquest of Egypt, Cambyses began to think about further expansion of his empire. He carefully considered his options and finally planned...
Cambyses Travels from Memphis to Sais
After these events, Cambyses left the city of Memphis and traveled to Sais, a city closely connected with the former Egyptian king Amasis. Cambyses...
The Death of the King’s Son
The messengers sent by Cambyses arrived too late to save the life of Psammenitus’ son. He had been chosen as the first among the...
Greek Stories and Lack of Careful Inquiry
The Greeks often tell many stories without carefully examining whether they are true. One such story concerns Hercules and his supposed visit to Egypt....
