Films for the Humanities and Sciences - Egypt: Sexuality, Gender, and Culture

Egypt: Sexuality, Gender, and Culture

In Egypt during the time of Ramses II, one thing was feared above all others: infertility. In this program, Egyptologists, archaeologists, a museum curator, and the director of antiquities in the Valley of the Kings take a fresh look at the prominent place of sexuality in ancient Egyptian culture. Topics of inquiry include the creation myth of Egypt, procreation as a religious duty, references to sexual practices in hieroglyphics and depictions on pottery, the practice of incest and the acceptance of adultery, religious and magical rites revolving around fertility, and Egyptians’ lack of concern with virginity and paternity. The digs at Deir el-Medina, Deir el-Bahri, and KV 5, the family mausoleum of Ramses II, are featured. Contains mature themes and explicit language. A Discovery Channel Production. (46 minutes)

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Item#: BVL31405
Copyright date: ©2002
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-6749-7


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