Metals, Temples, and Living Statues: Shannon Grimes on Zosimus’ Egyptian Context

Shannon Grimes, an expert in historical, cultural, and economic background, discusses Zosimus' alchemy in ancient Egypt. They explore the economics of metallurgy, ancient Egyptian trade guilds, and the significance of living statues. The podcast also covers the colorful nature of ancient statues, the history of black bronze statues in Egyptian temples, and the complexities of the Egyptian priesthood.