Beginning of Time ~ End of Eternity – Calendar of Ancient Egypt: First Month of Inundation – Drunkenness
The document provides an extensive overview of the ancient Egyptian calendar, focusing on the first month of the inundation season, Axt, known as txy. ​ This month is dedicated to the deity Thoth (DHwty), the god of wisdom, writing, and reckoning time. ​ It outlines various festivals, rituals, and mythological events associated with each day of the month and the offerings made to deities. ​
Key highlights include:
Season of Axt (Inundation): Marked by the flooding of the Nile, depositing nutrient-rich silt on farmlands. ​ Mythologically, it represents the “first occasion” when the black land (kmt) emerged. ​
Patron Deity: Thoth, depicted as an ibis-headed man or baboon, associated with wisdom, writing, and the moon. ​ He plays a significant role in creation myths and the weighing of the heart in the afterlife. ​
Major Festivals:
Wpt Rnpt (Opening of the Year): Celebrates the start of the year and eternity. ​
Wag Festival: Honoring Osiris and ancestors, marking the cycle of death and rebirth. ​
Festival of Drunkenness: Linked to Hathor, involving red-dyed beer and revelry. ​
Other Festivals: Include celebrations for Horus, Hathor, Khnum, and other deities.
Daily Rituals and Events: Each day is marked by specific activities, offerings, and omens, as recorded in papyri and temple calendars. ​ These include processions, libations, and symbolic acts tied to mythological narratives.
Offerings: Bread, beer, incense, flowers, animals, and other items were presented to deities during festivals and rituals. ​
The episode also references various ancient texts, such as the British Museum Papyrus, Cairo Calendar, and temple inscriptions, providing detailed accounts of the month’s religious and agricultural significance.

