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39 (HD): Top 10 Myths: Tombs Depict Scenes from Daily Life
39 (HD): Top 10 Myths: Tombs Depict Scenes from Daily Life
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6 minutes
Released:
May 12, 2011
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Podcast episode
Description
We learn that the Ancient Egyptians surrounded themselves in death with idyllic scenes from everyday life. Are these truly scenes from daily life or is there more to it than that? Episode 39 delves deeper into the meaning and symbolism behind tomb decoration. We compare private and royal tombs, examining the evidence of what is and isn't represented. Included in this episode are Theban Tomb 36 (TT36), the 12th Dynasty tomb of Djehutihotep, a nod to the "hotep-di-nisw" and Book of the Dead, and we'll revisit our old friend Nebamun. Explore more at http://ancientartpodcast.org. Visit http://www.ancientartpodcast.org/top10 for the complete Top 10 list. Explore more episodes, image galleries, credits, transcripts, and additional resources at http://ancientartpodcast.org. Connect at http://twitter.com/lucaslivingston and http://facebook.com/ancientartpodcast.
Released:
May 12, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode
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