Wednesday 27 May 2020

The Woman and the Golden Flies.


In Ancient Egypt golden flies, we were given as awards for valour in battle. You could think of them as a medal of honour or a medal of valour in the American military. They were not only given for valour but also persistence against the Hyksos in battle. The horsefly was used because it harassed beasts, a fitting distinction for warriors who drove out invaders.
The golden flies belonging to Queen Ahhotep I,given as awards for valor in battle,found in her Tomb west of Thebes.2nd Intermediate Period,17th Dynasty c.a. 1580-1550 B.C.

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