Cambyses II - Herodotus version : the madman

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According to Herodotus what was the name of the King of Egypt that Cambyses disrespected?	Amasis.
According to Herodotus why did Cambyses launch the attack on Ethiopia?	He was a madman.
According to Herodotus which city did Cambyses return to with his campaign in tatters?	Memphis.
Which God were the locals celebrating the appearance of?	Ptah in the form of a sacred bull.
Why did Cambyses take umbrage at the people celebrating in Memphis?	He thought they were laughing at his defeat.
What happened to the leaders of Memphis?	They were executed.
What did Cambyses do to the sacred bull Ptah?	Tried to kill it but stabbed the bull in its thigh. Then laughed and ridiculed it.
According to Herodotus how else does Cambyses show his madness?	Killed his brother Smerdis over a dream, killed his sister/wife.
What did Cambyses do to the tombs of the Egyptians according to Herodotus?	Broke into them and examined the dead bodies.
What did he do according to Herodotus in the temple of Hephaestus?	Jeered at the god's statue.

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