The Desertion of Phanes
There was another important reason, separate from all others, that helped lead to the Persian expedition against Egypt. This reason […]
Egyptian Claims About Cambyses’ Origin
The Egyptians, however, tell a different story about Cambyses. They claim that Cambyses actually belonged to them and say that
King Amasis and the Persian Threat
Amasis was the Egyptian king against whom Cambyses, the son of Cyrus the Great, later led a military expedition. Cambyses
Sacred Serpents Near Thebes
In the area around the city of Thebes, there are certain serpents that are considered sacred. These snakes are very
The Sacred Hippopotamus of Papremis
In Egypt, the hippopotamus is considered a sacred animal only in one specific region: the canton of Papremis. In all
Different Beliefs About the Crocodile in Egypt
In Egypt, the crocodile is viewed in very different ways depending on the region. Some Egyptians consider the crocodile to
General Characteristics of the Crocodile
The crocodile has many unusual and remarkable features that set it apart from other animals. One of its most curious
Domestic Animals in Ancient Egypt
The number of domestic animals in Egypt is very large. In fact, it would be even larger if it were
Purity Rules in Egyptian Sacred Places
The Egyptians were among the first people to make strict rules about behavior in sacred places. One of their most
Religious Assemblies in Different Egyptian Cities
In the cities of Heliopolis and Buto, religious assemblies are held mainly for one purpose: to offer sacrifices to the