Beer and bother. A model letter from c.1250 BCE tells us of a wayward scribe, who fell off the path of ma’at and became lost in drunkenness, indolence and womanizing. Disappointed in his former pupil, a schoolmaster writes to the scribe, rebuking him for his lifestyle and failures.

Warning: This episode contains references to ancient Egyptian beer and substance abuse. It may not be suitable for all audiences.

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Translations by John L. Foster, Ancient Egyptian Literature: An Anthology (Amazon)