Page Strong | May 30, 2009
Those colorful forms dancing across temple and tomb walls echo ancient knowledge to the modern viewer who gazes upon hieroglyphs, only half comprehending the meaning behind the art. Like the universal symbols of today, the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs are universally recognizable to a certain extent. Yet, for the modern viewer, the echo of ancient words through time is distorted.
Page Strong | May 27, 2009
Of all the symbols in ancient Egypt, the one that is perhaps the most overlooked is the shen.
Page Strong | May 23, 2009
Family in ancient Egypt was much the same as family in modern Egypt. There were strong bonds between family members, with the head of the household being the father or eldest male relative. All children were loved and wanted, as infant mortality was very high and children were needed to carry on the parents’ work. In fact, the eldest son of a household was often referred to as “the staff of his father’s old age.”
Page Strong | May 20, 2009
A popular theory regarding the joint tomb and its owners is that there existed a homosexual relationship between the two men. Homosexuality in ancient Egypt was not unheard of, but does not seem to have been prevalent or regarded favorably.
Page Strong | May 16, 2009
To speculate upon the relationship of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep, the social structure of ancient Egypt must be confronted. Looking at the family structure within ancient Egypt will provide clues to the relationship between brothers. Studying the written records and myths pertaining to homosexuality in ancient Egypt may shed light on the opinions of the ancient Egyptians regarding homosexual relationships.
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