Three Poems of Love from 18th Dynasty Egypt. Around 1400 BCE, scribes and composers put together delightful works exploring themes of love, longing, lust and courtship. They told tales from both male and female perspectives, describing the emotions and sensations of their desires and affections. In this mini episode, we explore three short poems. Translations by John L. Foster, Ancient Egyptian Literature: An Anthology (<a href="https://amzn.to/2NtfjC1">Amazon</a>) Website: <a href="http://www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com/">egyptianhistorypodcast.com</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/EgyptianPodcast">@EgyptianPodcast</a>Instragram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/egyptpodcast/">@EgyptPodcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EgyptPodcast/">@EgyptPodcast</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast">EgyptPodcast</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

97: What Does The Scarab Say?

Ancient Egypt, from Creation to Cleopatra. This podcast tells the story of ancient Egypt, "in their own words." Using texts, art, and archaeology, we uncover the world of the Nile Valley and its people. Website www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com Email egyptpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on the Airwave Media Network.