The Magic At The Court Of Cheops
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The “Papyrus Westcar,” a Middle Kingdom manuscript (ca. 2030–1650 BC), is far more than an important relic—it is one of the most credible windows we have into the mindset of ancient Egypt.
This remarkable text preserves a series of miracle tales set in the Old Kingdom, and it clearly shows how deeply such wonders shaped Egyptian beliefs, values, and imagination. Among these narratives, one particular story stands out as especially intriguing.
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