Croesus Advises the Persian King
After witnessing many cruel acts, Croesus the Lydian believed it was his duty to speak to King Cambyses. Croesus was […]
Cambyses and the Test of Madness
Cambyses, the Persian king, became known not only for his power but also for his cruelty and unstable behavior. Many
Cambyses’ Cruelty Beyond His Own Family
Cambyses did not show madness and cruelty only toward his own family. His violent behavior also reached others around him,
Different Stories About the Death of Cambyses’ Sister
Just as there were different stories about the death of Smerdis, there are also two different accounts of how Cambyses’
Cambyses and the Beginning of His Madness
Cambyses, the king of Persia, was already known for strange and violent behavior, even before the events described here. However,
Cambyses Questions the Egyptian Priests
After the officers of Memphis were put to death, Cambyses summoned the Egyptian priests to appear before him. He questioned
The March Against the Ammonians
The men who were sent to attack the Ammonians set out from Thebes. They did not travel alone, for they
The Return of the Spies
After the spies had seen all that the Ethiopians wished to show them, they returned to Egypt. There they reported
Questions About Life and Food
After listening to the Ethiopian king’s remarks, the Ichthyophagi in turn asked him about the life and habits of his
The Bow Returned to the Messengers
After finishing his bold speech, the Ethiopian king unstrung the powerful bow and placed it into the hands of the