Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt: Rameses II
Ramesses II, also known as Ramesses the Great, was one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful and celebrated pharaohs. He ruled during the 19th Dynasty from 1279 to 1213 BCE. His…
Gods of Ancient Egypt: Shu
Shu was a significant deity in ancient Egyptian mythology, revered as the god of air, light, and peace. He was one of the primordial gods and a member of the…
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt – The Destruction of Mankind
The Destruction of Mankind is a dramatic myth from ancient Egyptian mythology, found in the Book of the Heavenly Cow. It tells the story of how the sun god Ra…
Gods of Ancient Egypt – Ra
The document provides an extensive overview of Ra, the ancient Egyptian sun god, highlighting his significance, mythology, and worship. ​ Ra is described as a transcendent deity often syncretized with…
Ancient Egyptian Literature – Pharaoh Khufu and the Tales of the Haka’ayu-Magicians
A dramatic retelling of the fourth story of the Westcar Papyrus is told by Hardedef, son of Khufu, and takes place during Khufu’s reign. Hardedef tells his father about a…
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt: Horus Behdety and the Winged Disk
This episode narrates the mythological tale of Horus-Behdety, a form of the Egyptian god Horus, and his battles against the enemies of Ra, the sun god. ​ The story unfolds…
Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt: Thutmose III
The episode is about Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, focusing on his life, military achievements, and legacy. ​Key Points: Introduction: The speech begins with an Ancient Egyptian greeting and…
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…