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The Reputation of Mount Olympus Among the Greeks
Praise and Ancient Beliefs
The Greeks, who are always ready to praise the greatness of their own country, speak very highly of Mount Olympus. Since...
A Summer Retreat to the Mountains
The Grand Signior’s Stay on Mount Olympus in the Summer of 1669
In the hot and dry summer of 1669, the Grand Signior decided...
A Description of Larissa and Thessaly
The City of Larissa
Larissa is the chief city of Thessaly. It is situated beside the River Peneus, which is the most important river in...
The Desertion of Phanes
There was another important reason, separate from all others, that helped lead to the Persian expedition against Egypt. This reason involved a man named...
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 he was the son...
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 ruled over a vast...
Leaving Buda and Traveling by Land
Leaving Buda, we continued our journey by land. On the way, we passed the mines of the King of Hungary’s Mint House, and then...
Visiting a Turkish Convent in Buda
During our stay in Buda, we had the opportunity to visit a Turkish convent. The prior, or superior, whose name was Julfapa, meaning “Father...
The City of Ojfen and Its Origins
The Germans call this city Ojfen, and some historians claim it was founded by Buda, the brother of Attila, the famous King of the...
From Patras to Corinth
A Journey Through the Currant Fields
A Scenic Journey Along the Gulf
The road from Patras to Corinth runs along the beautiful Gulf of Corinth. On...
