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Ancient Lives Project: Decypher Papyri In the Comfort of Your Own Home!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by helmsin2

In 1896 a dig began at the site of Oxrhnchus, ‘City of the Sharp-Nosed Fish.” What had been garbage dumps began to yield papyri of all kinds- books, poetry, contracts, letters, and wills. When the digging ceased, 500,000 fragments of … Continue reading →

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Scribes, Officials, and the Deities

Posted on April 20, 2011 by helmsin2

I’ve been reading Red Land, Black Land by Barbara Mertz. It’s an engagingly written, enjoyable read. Talking about the scribes and other officials, she said: “One of the significant aspects of Egyptian life which is brought out by the Hekanakhte … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Life, Gods & Goddesses, Theology | Tagged goddesses, gods, Netjer, scribes | Leave a reply

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