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'Priests of Maat' and Ideal Autobiographies in the Old Kingdom – A Suggestion.

  • Published In: Zeitschrift für Ägyptische Sprache und Altertumskunde, 2025, v. 152, n. 2. P. 277 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Shapira, Guy 3 of 3

Abstract

The study examines the relationship between the priestly title ("priest of Maat") and the ideal autobiographies, suggesting that they both fill the same social-religious role, i. e. – to present and display the tomb owner's relation to Maat. As a result, they are mutually exclusive, and gradually replace one another. The paper concludes with some methodological remarks concerning the study of the title and its significance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Zeitschrift für Ägyptische Sprache und Altertumskunde. 2025/11, Vol. 152, Issue 2, p277
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0044-216X
  • DOI:10.1515/zaes-2024-0030
  • Accession Number:189059256
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