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35 (HD): Top 10 Ancient Egyptian Myths and Misconceptions
35 (HD): Top 10 Ancient Egyptian Myths and Misconceptions
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6 minutes
Released:
Dec 24, 2010
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Podcast episode
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Number 10 in our countdown of the Top 10 Ancient Egyptian Myths and Misconceptions, episode 35 of the Ancient Art Podcast explores the truth behind the claim that the lotus flower in Ancient Egypt was used as an intoxicant, psychotropic stimulant, or form of sexual enhancement. We'll look at Ancient Egyptian medical texts and the latest scientific studies. We also briefly recap the symbolism of the lotus flower in Ancient Egyptian art, including works from the Art Institute of Chicago and the the magnificent wall paintings from the tomb of Nebamun at the British Museum. 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:
Dec 24, 2010
Format:
Podcast episode
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