mirrored file at http://SaturnianCosmology.Org/ For complete access to all the files of this collection see http://SaturnianCosmology.org/search.php ========================================================== [1]Click to Visit _Ancient Egyptian Culture_ __ For an overview of Ancient Culture, see_ [2]Life in Ancient Egypt_ and also visit the_ [3]Virtual Egypt Museum_ [4]A Kid in Ancient Egypt by _Ilene Springer_ They owned dolls with real hair knotted into the heads, they played ball and stick games, they ran around naked until puberty, and imitated their mothers and fathers at their work at home or in the field. These are the children of ancient Egypt. Although they were kids like kids of every age and place, we have discovered some very intriguing things about the lives of ancient Egyptian children. [5]Ancient Egyptian Agriculture_ by Catherine C. Harris_ While agriculture is important throughout the world, for the people of Egypt it has always been a matter of working closely with the seasons and understanding their change. Throughout history, Egypt has celebrated the relationship between the land they farm and the Nile. _[6]Ancient Egyptian Alcohol __by Caroline Seawright_ Beer, called _hqt_ by the ancients and _zythus_ by the Greeks, was a very important Egyptian drink. It was a drink for adults and children alike. It was the staple drink of the poor (wages were sometimes paid in beer), it was a drink of the rich and wealthy, and a drink offered to the gods and placed in the tombs of the dead. _[7]The Ancient Egyptian Bride_ _by Ilene Springer_ For all that religion played in ancient Egyptian life, there was one place it had no role at all: the Egyptian marriage. There wasn't even a civil ceremony. Rather, marriage simply took place when two young people decided to move in together (usually the bride would move in with her husband) and start a common household. But that doesn't mean that marriage was not taken seriously. From the paintings we have found, letters that were left from grieved widowers to their deceased mates, and from statues from all periods of ancient Egyptian history, we see that marriage and a close family played an integral role in ancient Egypt. [8]The Cat in Ancient Egypt _by Ilene Springer _ After the pyramids and the kohl painted eyes, almost nothing evokes more awe and mystery than the fascination ancient Egyptians had with cats. They were not only the most popular pet in the house, but their status rose to that of the sacred animals and then on to the most esteemed deities like no other creature before them. [9]The Charm of the Amulet _by Anita Stratos_ Do you believe in amuletic magic? No? Chances are that you do, without even realizing it. That special T-shirt you wear playing basketball to guarantee a win for your team; the lucky silver dollar you never leave home without these are modern examples of the power of the amulet, which can be any object that you believe carries an aura of magic, or luck, with it. [10]Childbirth and Children in Ancient Egypt _by Marie Parsons_ Children were considered a blessing in ancient Egypt. Sons and daughters took care of their parents in their old age. They were often called "the staff of old age," that is, one upon whom the elderly parents could depend upon for support and care. The scribe Ani instructed that children repay the devotion of Egyptian mothers: "Repay your mother for all her care. Give her as much bread as she needs, and carry her as she carried you, for you were a heavy burden to her. When you were finally born, she still carried you on her neck and for three years she suckled you and kept you clean." [11]Dance and Dancers in Ancient Egypt _by Marie Parsons_ Music was a lucrative career open to both men and women in ancient Egypt. Musicians and dancers could work freelance or be permanently attached to an estate or temple. Leisure hours were filled with singing and dancing, as farmers danced to give thanks for good harvests, and all-female song and dance troupes were standard entertainment after dinner. [12]Egyptian Faience by _Marie Parsons_ The sweet little blue-hued Hippopotamus figurine known as "William" is a fine example of faience-making. Museum-goers are familiar with the breath-taking Egyptian treasures of rich jewelry and objects using many minerals and stones such as turquoise, lapis, jasper, amethyst, and gold. The pectorals, circlets, collars and other objects were fashioned in a variety of colors and by various techniques, throughout the centuries of Egypts history. [13]Egyptian Society: The Peasant-Farmer _by Marie Parsons_ People in ancient prehistoric Egypt followed the pattern of hunter-gatherer to cattle-raiser/farmer, followed similarly by peoples all over the world then as well as now. When we today think of ancient Egypt and its glories, we usually think of the treasures and monuments of kings, the wealth and grandeur of noble tombs, and the texts left by scribes. But it was the farmer and laborer, the "peasants" of the time, who formed the backbone of the Egyptian way of life. _[14]Foods of the Gods: Part I - Wine in Ancient Egypt __by Michael Poe, Phd._ Dr. Michael Poe is our newest editor, and we are very proud to present his first article for our magazine on ancient Egyptian win. Dr. Poe is an Egyptologist and his views on ancient Egyptian life, we believe, are a very welcome addition to our Tour Egypt magazine. Explore this ancient alcoholic beverage and discover just how entrenched and sophisticated the Egyptians became with its production. [15]Great Hair Days in Ancient Egypt _by Ilene Springer_ There was probably no better time for hair than in ancient Egypt. You could dye it, cut it, braid it, shave it, weave charms into itand then there were the wigsof countless designs. [16]How the Ancient Egyptians Put Their Feet Up: Furnishings in Ancient Egypt _by Ilene Springer_ After the jewelry, some of the most exquisite objects remaining from the ancient Egyptian world is the furniture the people crafted and used. Chairs, beds, chests and stools were made not only for function but for beauty, as well. [17]The Latest Fashions in Ancient Egypt _By Ilene Springer _ Here's a surprise to many The high-quality Egyptian cotton that is so popular the world over was not even available in pharonic times. It was only until the Christian period that cotton trees growing half-wild in Nubia (southern Egypt) started being used. And finally, in the 19th century, an American variety of cotton started flourishing in Egypt. So what did the ancient Egyptians wear? Linen. Most everything men, women and children wore was made from linen. In fact, the ancient Egyptians believed the Gods wore linen. [18]Old Age in Ancient Egypt _by Marie Parsons_ From the age of 40 to the expected 100, a man could enjoy the best years of his life, using the fruits of his labor and knowledge. The Egyptians regarded the attainment of this age as evidence of special divine favor and the reward for blameless behavior. Old people were respected for their experience and wisdom and their wise advice received close attention. _[19]Sports in Ancient Egypt __by the Egyptian Government_ What sort of sports did the ancient Egyptians play. Find the answers here. _[20]Textiles of Ancient Egypt __by the Egyptian Government_ Handmade textile fabric dates back to thousands of years in Egypt. Click here to see some examples. [21]Two Men Named Nakht _by Marie Parsons_ The name Nakht means "the strong one." Several men named Nakht are known, one in the Middle Kingdom and others in the New Kingdom. Most held positions of some note within the Egyptian bureaucracy. Sometimes, what we know of the common people, the workers, bakers, weavers, stonemasons, gives us a richer picture of ancient Egyptian life, and makes us feel more akin to these people from five millennia ago. [22]Welcome to the Ancient Egyptian Home by _Ilene Springer_ Mudbrick houses made from sunbaked clay. Women scrubbing clothes in the Nile. Large terra cotta water jugs leaning against walls. Children running along with their fathers in the fields. This isnt ancient Egypt were talking about; this is what youll see if youre fortunate enough to travel along the Nile along some of the smaller villages of modern-day Egypt. Nevertheless, this will give you a glimpse into what the ancient Egyptian home looked like from the outside and the daily activities that took place around it. _[23]Women in Ancient Egypt_ _By Caroline Seawright _ In Egypt, women were much more free than their counterparts in other lands... though they were not equal with men, both men and women in Egypt accepted that everyone had their roles in _ma'at_ (the natural order of the universe)... and that the roles of men and women were different. 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