Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep An Account of Egypt, by Herodotus, Part 3
Dec 8, 2025
Delve into the myths of Egypt as Herodotus connects Greek gods to their Egyptian counterparts—think Apollo meets Osiris. Discover the tale of twelve kings brought low by a hat and an oracle's whimsical judgment involving a bronze cup. Unearth the secrets of the legendary labyrinth by Lake Moiris and marvel at its architectural splendor. Hear about the fate of Apryes and the mystical floating island of Chemis. With a touch of humor and enigmatic stories, sleep is just a tale away!
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Priestly Chronologies Claim Vast Antiquity
- The Egyptian priests claimed 341 generations spanning 11,340 years with no gods born as men in that period.
- Herodotus reports this to show Egyptians preserved long, continuous chronological traditions.
Labyrinth Surpasses Even The Pyramids
- Herodotus describes a colossal labyrinth near the Lake of Moiris with 3,000 chambers in two tiers.
- He found the upper chambers breathtaking and heard the lower ones contained royal tombs and sacred crocodile sepulchres.
Engineered Lake With Seasonal Canal System
- The Lake of Moiris is enormous and apparently artificial, its circuit matching Egypt's sea-coast furlongs at 3,600 furlongs.
- Water was channeled from the Nile to fill and empty the lake seasonally, producing regular fish revenues.
