Childbirth Flashcards

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How did they give birth in Egypt

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woman gave birth squatting on bricks

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Stele dedicated to Meretseger

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  • Snake god – “the one who loves silence”
  • Person complains about bad treatment from goddess
  • Makes parallel to woman giving birth on bricks to emphasize his pain
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Royal residence of Wah-Sut: Painted Birth Brick

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Creatures match creatures in magic wand
o Wand to use as protection during pregnancy
o All creatures protect sun god and are there to protect child
o Prob used to create circle around mother during childbirth for protection
* Poles are protective figures
Two moments portrayed
o The birth giving and after birth
o Showing the birth went well

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Westcar papyrus: Cheops and The Magician

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  • New kingdom papyrus but text goes back to old kingdom
  • About Redjedjedet, wife of priest of Ra giving birth to Ra’s children
  • Ra sends Isis, Nephthys, Meskhenet, and Heqet to assist
  • Isis – front, Nephthys – behind, Heqet – Hastened delivery by massaging belly
  • gods change clothes to Khneret before going - saying they know the secret of birth
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Breastfeeding Cups

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  • Fierce creatures represented, fighter haha with snake in hand
  • Many found in graves since death is a new birth
  • Was found in basket next to a tomb
  • Other texts show bricks may have also been used after birt
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