Ancient Egyptian Literature – The Battle of Kadesh
In this episode of Ancient Egyptian Literature, we are delving into the Battle of Kadesh, a monumental military action between Rameses the Great and the Hittites. Two versions of this…
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Ancient Egyptian Literature – The Tale of the Eloquent Peasant
The story revolves around a peasant named xw.n-inpw from the Wadi Natrun region who sets out to Egypt to fetch provisions for his family. ​ On his journey, he encounters…
Ancient Egyptian Literature – Great Dispenser of Pleasure
A recitation of poems from Papyrus Harris 500, the ‘love songs’ from Ancient Egypt. The Papyrus Harris 500 is an ancient Egyptian manuscript from the Ramesside Period (1292–1077 BC). It…