
Drink, dance, death: wine in ancient Egypt
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The Sacred Legacy of Egyptian Wine
This chapter explores the vital role of wine in ancient Egyptian culture, particularly its religious significance and association with the afterlife for the elite. It highlights the evolution of winemaking practices following Egypt's unification, from grape harvesting to quality control by inspectors, showcasing the complexity and communal spirit of the process. Additionally, the chapter touches upon the symbolic connections of wine to foundational myths and rituals, especially the narrative of Osiris, intertwining agriculture, divinity, and the Nile's life-giving floods.
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