The Egyptian Religious Year (Part 1/12) The Egyptian New Year began in the month called “Tekh.” It heralded a month of important rituals: festivals of the Nile Flood (Hapi); festivals to honour the blessed dead (Wagy-and-Thoth); and the beginning of a multi-month re-enactment of the legends of the god Osiris. Direct Download (Save As…
Month: January 2017
Mini Episode: The First Pharaohs
In this (quick) episode, I look at the word “Pharaoh.” What it means, where it comes from, and why I hardly use it in the podcast (until now)… Direct Download (Save As mp3)
Mini Episode: Inauguration Day
In a shameless tie-in with recent events, we take a look at how an Egyptian king was selected, and then crowned. The process could be more complicated than you might expect… Direct Download (Save As mp3) The persea tree, being inscribed with the names of the King. Bibliography: Lana Troy, “Religion and Cult During the Time…
