Posts by DominicPerry

Ramesses Rising.Traditionally, Egyptian princes are almost invisible. The pharaohs downplayed the presence of their sons, to reduce political competition and maintain religious order. Sety I (c.1300 BCE) changed this habit.…

Slaying the Bull of Seth (Ramesses’ First Rodeo)In the Temple of Sety I at Abydos, an out-of-the-way corridor preserves a unique image. The King of Egypt, and his eldest son,…