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Maxims of Ptahhotep – Moral Lessons From Ancient Egypt

Maxims of Ptahhotep – Moral Lessons From Ancient Egypt

Update: 2022-01-24
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The "Maxims of Ptahhotep", also known as the "Instructions of Ptahhotep", is an ancient Egyptian literary piece that was written down by Ptahhotep, the Vizier for Djedkare Isesi (fifth dynasty) and an ancient philosopher. The writings date back to 2375-2350 BC. Other Egyptologists believe that the texts may be falsely attributed to him and may have been written by someone else. Listen t learn more This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ancientegyptianhistory.wordpress.com/2022/01/17/maxims-of-ptahhotep-moral-lessons-from-ancient-egypt/

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Maxims of Ptahhotep – Moral Lessons From Ancient Egypt

Maxims of Ptahhotep – Moral Lessons From Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptian History