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82: That Which Is In The Underworld

82: That Which Is In The Underworld

FromThe History of Egypt Podcast


82: That Which Is In The Underworld

FromThe History of Egypt Podcast

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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Aug 28, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Interlude: A Royal Journey Through the UnderworldRulers of the 18th Dynasty decorated their tombs with lavish images of the underworld, which we know as the Duat. These scenes, and texts, reveal a complex story of Re's journey beneath the western horizon, through the nether, and ultimately into a cosmic re-birth. Along the way he crossed waters and deserts, faced demons and monsters, and even met with his own corpse...Music by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.comImages and Bibliography https://egyptianhistorypodcast.com/2017/08/27/episode-82-that-which-is-in-the-underworld/ For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Aug 28, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Learn about ancient Egypt, as *they* described it. We use ancient texts, archaeology and social history to explore their civilization and weave a tale of pharaohs, pyramids, gods, monuments and people. The History of Egypt Podcast uses the ancients' own words to describe their society, and is written by a trained Egyptologist. A member of the Agora Podcast Network.