The Mythical Origins of the Festival of Drunkenness

This chapter explores the ancient Egyptian Festival of Drunkenness, celebrating the myth of the goddess Sekhmet. It describes how participants sought to appease her destructive nature through revelry involving wine, dance, and music.

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