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Cambyses II - Herodotus version : the madman
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- 1According to Herodotus what was the name of the King of Egypt that Cambyses disrespected?Amasis.
- 2According to Herodotus why did Cambyses launch the attack on Ethiopia?He was a madman.
- 3According to Herodotus which city did Cambyses return to with his campaign in tatters?Memphis.
- 4Which God were the locals celebrating the appearance of?Ptah in the form of a sacred bull.
- 5Why did Cambyses take umbrage at the people celebrating in Memphis?He thought they were laughing at his defeat.
- 6What happened to the leaders of Memphis?They were executed.
- 7What did Cambyses do to the sacred bull Ptah?Tried to kill it but stabbed the bull in its thigh. Then laughed and ridiculed it.
- 8According to Herodotus how else does Cambyses show his madness?Killed his brother Smerdis over a dream, killed his sister/wife.
- 9What did Cambyses do to the tombs of the Egyptians according to Herodotus?Broke into them and examined the dead bodies.
- 10What did he do according to Herodotus in the temple of Hephaestus?Jeered at the god's statue.
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