In the world of ancient Egyptian thought, morality and culture, we find a way of life which, whilst enigmatic and somewhat alien to our modern sensibilities, is at the same time profoundly human.
This free talk offers an introduction to the importance of morality in ancient Egypt and the central Egyptian value of ‘Maat’ − the principle of Justice and Harmony throughout the Cosmos. Morality was the foundation of ancient Egyptian life, the basis on which they lived and organised their day-to-day affairs, in family, relationships and work.
From the moral teachings of figures such as Ptahhotep, Ani and other ancient Egyptian sages, we will see that the most ordinary activities or social interactions had a spiritual root.
This vision of life also informed their relationship with death and we will explore the Egyptian concept of the afterlife with the famous ‘weighing of the heart’ scene from the Book of the Dead.
PLEASE NOTE: As places are limited, registering interest does not guarantee availability. To ensure your seat please arrive 15 minutes before start time.
