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Fear of Gypsies on the Road
We were not without fear of the Gypsies as well. They are strong and bold people, and some of them have been known as...
A Greek Merchant Named Demetrius
I must not forget Demetrius, a Greek merchant of Tornovo, in whom I believed I saw the true spirit and character of the ancient...
Changes Brought by War and Conquest
The Greek lands have greatly suffered over time. They have endured many destructive invasions by different nations, followed at last by a fatal conquest...
Sacred Serpents Near Thebes
In the area around the city of Thebes, there are certain serpents that are considered sacred. These snakes are very different from the dangerous...
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 other parts of Egypt,...
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 be a sacred animal,...
Bulgaria as a Totalitarian and Socialist State
Bulgaria today is not only a country ruled by a totalitarian political system based on a proletarian dictatorship. It is also officially described as...
Religion Under the Communist Constitution
Article 78 of the Communist Constitution declared a separation between church and state. At first glance, this may appear to be a modern and...
Equality and Liberal Principles of the Tirnovo Constitution
The democratic character of the Tirnovo Constitution is clearly shown in Article 57. This article stated that all citizens were equal before the law....
The Journey to Delphi
Routes to Delphi
Traveling to Delphi in ancient times was not an easy task. From Thebes, one could go westward on a difficult journey that...
