Chaoter 3 Documents

Source 3.1: A Greek Historian on Persia and Egypt.

What cultural difference does Herodotus notice between Greek ways

Persians	Egypt
Does not They do not have images of the gods and they do not have temples or alters They see it as “foolishness” The reason for seeing it as foolish is because the Persians don’t believe in the gods. They don’t believe in the gods because they suspect of them not having the same nature as human beings. Does They offer sacrifice to Zeus by climbing to the top of the highest mountain. Persians also sacrifice to the sun, moon, earth, fire, water ,and the winds The sacrificer can’t pray to themselves, instead they have to pray for the welfare of the king and the whole Persian people.	Women do most of the works They participate in trade while the men stay at home weaving. Women carry loads on shoulders while the men carry the mon their heads Women can’t be priests but men can Food is eaten outside, restrooms can be used in the room Egyptians live with animals which is unlikely because people usually live far from them Greeks solved math and wrote left to right but Egyptians write right to left
The most celebrated event is birthdays. For the Persian’s that are rich they eat roasted animals (ox, horse, camel, donkey) For the poor they have courses of meals  (Few at a time).	Egyptians shaved their heads when choosing to be a priest, but other countries they have long hair. Egyptians grows out their hair and beards when a relative passes.
When Persians meet it is obvious to tell if it is equal in status. Kiss on the lips  instead of speak One that is more inferior to the other they are kissed on the cheek Farther away other people live means that they have very little respect. Father’s influences their sons how to speak the truth, ride horses, and shoot arrows. Can’t come to sight of the father till 5 years old
Persians adopts foreign customs They wear Medes (Superior than their own) In war they wear Egyptian Armor on chests.