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The Town of Ghremnitz
Ghremnitz is a small town with large suburbs. It is famous for its high location, and St. John’s Church nearby is thought to stand...
Observing Sulphur and Mineral Vapors
During my visit to the hot baths, I noticed something very interesting about the mineral deposits. In many areas above the baths, where the...
Discovering Vitriol in the Mines
During my travels in the mines near Schemnitz, I learned about natural vitriol, which forms in lumps and is pure and ready to use....
The Turks’ Curiosity About Writing
The Turks were greatly pleased whenever they saw me writing. Each time I entered a house, I would take out my paper notebook to...
Thoughts on the Size of Ancient Graves
I must confess that it seems very strange to me that the height of man should ever reach such great size. I find it...
Reminders of Mortality Along the Road
As we traveled, we were often reminded of death by the many graves and tombs we passed. These reminders were especially frequent near Belgrade....
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,...
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...
