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Turkish Songs and Stories in the Town
Songs About a Famous Jewish Figure
While staying in the town, I heard several Turkish songs sung by the people. Among these, some were about...
The Sultana and Her Journey
The Sultana’s Background and Condition
The Sultana was greatly loved by the Sultan. She was of Cretan origin by birth, small in stature, and her...
The Person and Appearance of the Grand Signior
His Age and Physical Features
At this time, the Grand Signior was not yet thirty years old. He was well built and strong in body,...
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 gods. These gatherings are...
The Feast of Isis at Busiris
The ceremonies held in honor of Isis at the city of Busiris have already been described, but they deserve further explanation because of their...
Egyptian Influence on Greek Religious Practices
The Egyptians were the first people to introduce formal religious gatherings such as solemn assemblies, sacred processions, and spoken prayers to the gods, often...
Towns Opposite Visegrád and Peaceful Submission
Opposite Visegrád lies a town known in older accounts as Oszlaroz. In this place there stands a large and notable church, which shows that...
A Fortress Shaped by Constant War
Few places in this region have suffered so many hard and memorable sieges as this stronghold. Over many years, it became a central point...
Arrival at Strigonium under Turkish Escort
The Turkish saick escorted us safely as far as Strigonium, also known as Gran or Ostrigon. When we reached the town, they set our...
Bulgaria and the Bulgarians
Early Observations of the Nation
Forty-three years ago, M. Cyprien Robert wrote about the Bulgarians: “On the confines of Europe, there vegetates, enslaved and forlorn,...
