Latest Episode1/25/2023
Wayward Sons and Scribes (Re-Release)
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.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.Information about these tales at www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com.Mini Episode: A Wayward Scribe – The History of Egypt Podcast (egyptianhistorypodcast.com)Mini Episode: The Lost Son – The History of Egypt Podcast (egyptianhistorypodcast.com)