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11. Isis Rising: Curse of the Lady Mummy (2013): Movie Review & The Osiris Myth
25:16||Season 2, Ep. 11An evil goddess, an ancient love story, and some surprisingly gentle dismemberments. In this episode of The Mummy Movie Podcast, we take on the horror film ‘Isis Rising: Curse of the Lady Mummy’ from 2013.Join us as we not only review the film but also use it as a springboard to explore the goddess Isis, her role in ancient Egyptian mythology, and the legendary Osiris Myth. Come along for a mix of mummy movie review, mythology deep-dive, and a closer look at how Hollywood reimagines Egypt’s most famous stories.Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mummymoviepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551072640125Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyFaulkner, R. O. (1969). The ancient Egyptian pyramid texts. Aris & PhillipsFaulkner, R. O., & Faulkner, R. O. (1973). The ancient Egyptian coffin texts (Vol. 1). Warminster: Aris & Phillips.Griffiths, J. G. (1980). The origins of Osiris and his cult (Vol. 40). Brill.Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Routledge.Hays, H. (2010). Funerary Rituals (Pharaonic Period). UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology, 1(1).Wilkinson, R. H. (2003). The complete gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt. Thames and Hudson Ltd
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What is Ma’at, and how did it influence the Egyptian legal system?
17:56|Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastThe concept of Ma’at has been interpreted in many ways by Egyptologists: Cosmic Order, Connective Justice, Natural Order. Yet no single English term can fully convey its complexity and depth.In this first episode of our Law, Crime and Punishment series, we therefore take an in-depth look at Ma’at, a principle that permeated every aspect of ancient Egyptian society.Our Question: What was Ma’at, and how did it influence the Egyptian legal system?Bibliography:Assmann, J. (2017). Ma'at: Gerechtigkeit und Unsterblichkeit im alten Ägypten. CH Beck.Karenga, M. N. (1994). Maat, the moral ideal in ancient Egypt: A study in classical African ethics. University of Southern California.Manning. (2012). The representation of justice in ancient Egypt. In Yale Journal of Law & the humanities 24, no 1: 111-118Tyldesley, J. (2000). Judgement of the Pharaoh: Crime and Punishment in ancient Egypt. Weidenfeld & Nicolson; LondonVan Loon, A. J. (2014). Law and Order in Ancient Egypt: The Development of Criminal Justice from the Pharaonic New Kingdom until the Roman Dominate. Leiden UniversityVerSteeg, R. (2002). Law in ancient Egypt. Carolina Academic Press
10. The Power of Incense in Ancient Egypt: With Egyptologist Catherine Bishop-Allen
26:56||Season 2, Ep. 10What exactly was incense, and how was it used in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia? In this episode, I’m joined by Egyptologist Cathy Bishop to explore its role in trade, ritual, and daily life. And of course, we couldn’t end without asking Cathy about her favourite Mummy Movie!
9. Bonus Episode: How Accurate Is Cleopatra (1963)
16:14||Season 2, Ep. 9How accurate is the 1963 epic Cleopatra. In this episode, we assess 5 historic claims that the film makes in order to find out.Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastEmail: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comFirst Cleopatra Episodehttps://shows.acast.com/mummymovieodcast/cleopatra-1963BibliographyBarnes, T. D. (1984). The Composition of Cassius Dio's" Roman History". Phoenix, 38(3), 240-255.Burstein, S. M. (2007). The reign of Cleopatra. University of Oklahoma Press.McKenzie, J., & Moorey, P. R. S. (2007). The Architecture of Alexandria and Egypt, c. 300 BC to AD 700 (Vol. 63). Yale University Press.Pelling, C. B. (Ed.). (1988). Plutarch: life of Antony. Cambridge University Press.Pelling, C. B. R. (Ed.). (2011). Plutarch Caesar: Translated with an Introduction and Commentary. Oxford University Press, USA.Roller, W. (2010), Cleopatra: a biography. Oxford: Oxford University PressScheidel, W. (2004). Creating a metropolis: a comparative demographic perspective. Ancient Alexandria between Egypt and Greece, 1-31.Lacus Curtius (2023). The Geography of Strabo. Retrieved from https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/e/roman/texts/strabo/17a3*.html
8. Cleopatra (1963)
32:13||Season 2, Ep. 8One of the greatest epics of all time.In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we dive into one of the most iconic films of all time, Cleopatra, from 1963!Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastEmail: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyBurstein, S. M. (2007). The reign of Cleopatra. University of Oklahoma Press.McKenzie, J., & Moorey, P. R. S. (2007). The Architecture of Alexandria and Egypt, c. 300 BC to AD 700 (Vol. 63). Yale University Press.Pelling, C. B. R. (Ed.). (2011). Plutarch Caesar: Translated with an Introduction and Commentary. Oxford University Press, USA.Roller, W. (2010), Cleopatra: a biography. Oxford: Oxford University PressScheidel, W. (2004). Creating a metropolis: a comparative demographic perspective. Ancient Alexandria between Egypt and Greece, 1-31.Lacus Curtius (2023). The Geography of Strabo. Retrieved from https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/e/roman/texts/strabo/17a3*.html
7. The Mummy and the Curse of the Jackals
21:50||Season 2, Ep. 7A mummy wearing ovan mitts.In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we review The Mummy and the Curse of the Jackals, from 1969!Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastEmail: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyAdams, M. D. (2005). Community and society in Egypt in the First Intermediate Period: an archaeological investigation of the Abydos settlement site. University of Pennsylvania.Bard, K, A. The Emergence of the Egyptian State (c.3200-2686). In Shaw, I (Ed). Oxford History of Egypt. Oxford University PressCooper, L. M. (2009). Hry-tp3 n sp3t (Great Overlord of the Nome): The office of nomarch during the First Intermediate Period. The University of Memphis.Seidlmayor, S. The First Intermediate Period of Egpyt. In Shaw, I (Ed). Oxford History of Egypt. Oxford University Press
The Phantom of the Opera (1925): 100th Anniversary Special
18:01|A romantic horror that has stood the test of time. In this special episode, released on the very day of its 100th anniversary, we examine silent classic, the Phantom of the Opera (1925)!We begin with some fascinating background facts, including information on the film’s makeup, and some unusual advertising techniques.Then in the second half, we review the film, rating it on both its entertainment value from a modern-day perspective, as well as its historical value.Join us, as we revisit this creepy classic.