Patrick A. McCoy, M. A. August 2, 2022 0

Beginning of Time ~ End of Eternity – Calendar of Ancient Egypt: 2nd Month of Inundation – Cloth

The full-length episode provides a detailed account of the ancient Egyptian calendar, specifically focusing on the second month of the inundation season, known as the “Month of Cloth” (mnxt). ​ This month is significant for its cultural, religious, and agricultural activities, including festivals, rituals, and the production of cloth from flax. ​
Key Highlights:

Start of the Month: The month begins on August 18th, marked by the heliacal rising of Sirius (spdt). ​ The first day celebrates the Hb mnxt (festival of cloth) and honors Ptah, the patron deity of artisans and manufacturers.

Cloth Production: Flax (mHy) was cultivated during the flood season (prt), processed during Smw, and transformed into cloth through labor-intensive methods. ​ High-quality flax was used for royal garments, while lower-quality flax was for common use. ​

Festivals and Deities:

Opet Festival: A major celebration involving processions of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu, renewing the pharaoh’s divine power. ​
Ptah: Patron deity of the month, associated with creation, artisanship, and stability. ​
Other Deities: Horus, Osiris, Isis, Sobek, Hathor, Anubis, and others are honored through various rituals and festivals.

Daily Observances:

Each day is categorized as “Good” or “Combative,” with specific rituals, offerings, and predictions for those born on that day. ​
Significant days include the festivals of Osiris, Horus, Montu, Hathor, and others, with offerings of bread, beer, oxen, and flowers. ​

Mythological and Philosophical Insights:

Creation myths and cosmological theories are discussed, including parallels between ancient Egyptian beliefs and modern quantum physics concepts like dark matter and energy. ​

End of the Month: The final day celebrates Horus of Edfu and concludes with the procession of Harsomtous, marking the transition to the next month.

The full-length episode explores ancient Egyptian culture, blending mythology, astronomy, agriculture, and religious practices.

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