58. Moreover, it is true also that the Egyptians were the first of men who made solemn assemblies 291 and processions and approaches to the temples, 292 and from them the Hellenes have learnt them, and my evidence for this is that the Egyptian celebrations of these have been held from a very ancient time, whereas the Hellenic were introduced 293 but lately. 59. The Egyptians hold their solemn assemblies not once in the year but often, especially and with the greatest zeal and devotion 294