The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians
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Ancient Egyptian writing reaches beyond royal records into prayers, stories, moral advice, and accounts of personal service. E. A. Wallis Budge gathers English translations of these different forms in an introduction intended for general readers. His selections come from tomb inscriptions, papyri, and other monuments, with chapters on the Book of the Dead, legends of the gods, tales of travel, and practical documents. The opening also explains the writing systems and the place of Thoth in Egyptian beliefs about knowledge.
The translated inscriptions give this broad survey a personal voice. Ameni describes his provision of food and his handling of agricultural dues, while Thetha recalls the trust placed in him by his king. Such passages show how officials presented their conduct and responsibilities alongside the religious concerns explored elsewhere.
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- Author
- E. A. Wallis Budge
- Reading time
- About 7 hours
- Pages
- 245
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Ancient History
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