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Only the dead can tell us: on ancestor worship, law, social status, and gender norms in ancient Egypt

The main aim of the present thesis is to investigate the authoritative role of the ancestors in matters of social cohesion, succession, inheritance, property ownership and gender norms. In particular the purpose is to ascertain whether religious sources concerning the cult of the ancestors can provide concrete evidence on how justice was actually administrated in Ancient Egypt. The title – Only the dead can tell us – derived indeed from the idea that this core of religious beliefs, which also included necromantic practices, can be invaluable for better understanding Ancient Egyptian society and justice.  

Supervisor
Kaper, O.E.
Co-supervisor
Demarée, R.J.
Committee
Jong, A.F. de; Vliet, J. van der; Willems, H.; Morenz, L.D.; Müller, M.
Qualification
Doctor (dr.)
Awarding Institution
Leiden University Institute for Area Studies (LIAS), Faculty of Humanities, Leiden University
Date
2024-07-03

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