The Maxims of Ptahhotep
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The Maxims of Ptahhotep or Instruction of Ptahhotep is an ancient Egyptian literary composition by the Vizier Ptahhotep, during the rule of King Djedkare Isesi of the Fifth Dynasty. The text was disco
Papyrus Prisse, manuscript "Egyptien 187", lines 75-123 of The Maxims of Ptahhotep. Bibliothèque nationale de France.
Maat
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Maʽat or Maat is the ancient Egyptian concept of truth, balance, law, morality, and justice. Maat was also the goddess who personified this concept and regulated the stars, seasons, and the actions of
The Maxims of Ptahhotep
…attitudes of that period. The Instructions of Ptahhotep addresses various virtues that are necessary to live a good life and how to live accordingly to Maat, which was an important part of the Egyptian culture. According to Simpson, the Vizier Ptahhotep was an elderly man of 96 years, ready to retire and…
Narmer Palette: representation of victory over chaos
Statue of Maat, adorned with the ostrich feather of truth
Maat wearing the feather of truth
The heart of Hunefer weighed against the feather of Maat