Author: Bridget Bracken Sub-editor: Pamela Piechowicz Image Credit: A vignette in The Papyrus of Ani, from Spell 30B: Spell For Not Letting Ani's Heart Create Opposition Against Him, in the Gods' Domain, which contains a depiction of the ba of the deceased. Wikipedia Commons. The Egyptian Book of the Dead, or Book of Going Forth by Day, reveals… Continue reading Alleviating Anxiety with the Book of the Dead
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The Construction of Masculinity in Middle Kingdom Egypt (2055-1650 B.C.E.)
What is the relationship between marriage, reproduction, and female power in Ancient Greece and Egypt?
Author: Charlotte Allan Sub-editor: Maija Drezins Though unique to each ancient society, the relationship between marriage, reproduction, and female power coincides strongly in ancient Greece and Egypt, highlighting the “sociocultural differences,” present in these diverse societies. Despite these differences, it becomes clear that female status and agency is strongly determined by their roles as wives… Continue reading What is the relationship between marriage, reproduction, and female power in Ancient Greece and Egypt?