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Wayward Sons and Scribes (Re-Release)
Manage episode 353508165 series 1244951
Two letters that tell tales. 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 drunkeness, indolence and womanizing. Disappointed in his former pupil, a schoolmaster writes to the scribe, rebuking him for his lifestyle and failures. Then, around 1250 BCE an Egyptian father wrote a letter to his wayward son. The boy had joined a ship’s crew and was now abroad, but had not sent any word of his well-being. Anxious, the father wrote a poignant letter begging his son to return. That letter survives and reveals wonderful parts of ancient life…
Warning: this episode may not be suitable for all ages. It contains reference to ancient Egyptian beer and alcoholism.
- Website: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com.
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- Logo: A man of Syrian(?) descent consuming beer with a straw, from a stela of the New Kingdom c.1350 BCE. Image via worldhistory.org.
- Mini Episode: A Wayward Scribe – The History of Egypt Podcast (egyptianhistorypodcast.com)
- Mini Episode: The Lost Son – The History of Egypt Podcast (egyptianhistorypodcast.com)
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438 episodes
Manage episode 353508165 series 1244951
Two letters that tell tales. 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 drunkeness, indolence and womanizing. Disappointed in his former pupil, a schoolmaster writes to the scribe, rebuking him for his lifestyle and failures. Then, around 1250 BCE an Egyptian father wrote a letter to his wayward son. The boy had joined a ship’s crew and was now abroad, but had not sent any word of his well-being. Anxious, the father wrote a poignant letter begging his son to return. That letter survives and reveals wonderful parts of ancient life…
Warning: this episode may not be suitable for all ages. It contains reference to ancient Egyptian beer and alcoholism.
- Website: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com.
- Support the show via Patreon www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast.
- Make a one-time donation via PayPal payments.
- Logo: A man of Syrian(?) descent consuming beer with a straw, from a stela of the New Kingdom c.1350 BCE. Image via worldhistory.org.
- Mini Episode: A Wayward Scribe – The History of Egypt Podcast (egyptianhistorypodcast.com)
- Mini Episode: The Lost Son – The History of Egypt Podcast (egyptianhistorypodcast.com)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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