190: Omm Sety, Guardian of Abydos

The History of Egypt Podcast

Dominic Perry

Society & Culture, History

4.8 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 19 September 2023

⏱️ 97 minutes

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Dorothy Eady, Bulbul Abd el-Meguid, Omm Sety… A woman of three names, multiple lives, and a lifelong devotion to Egyptology. From the 1950s to 1981, Omm Sety was a resident of Abydos, and a regular worshipper at the great Temple of Sety I. Her life is a tale of dedication, spiritual connection, and fascination with the ancient past. In this episode, we explore Omm Sety’s life and try to “shine a spotlight” on her work, personality, and beliefs… Documentaries about Omm Sety (YouTube): BBC Interview with Omm Sety at Abydos: https://youtu.be/2fdNJ2L9_zw?t=1. Omm Sety explains the Abydos Temple: https://youtu.be/QXmnus48jdI?t=83. Recollections of Omm Sety by those who knew her (Arabic, with subtitles): https://youtu.be/ZrFA-kDHtzg?t=281. Egypt – Quest for Eternity, with section on Omm Sety (filmed just prior to her death): https://youtu.be/VHXsv9ZLlYo?t=737. Episode details: Jonathan Cott, The Search for Omm Sety at Archive.org. Omm Sety and Hanny el Zeini, Abydos: Holy City of Ancient Egypt at Archive.org. Date: 1904—1981 CE. Places: Blackheath; Cairo; Abydos. Music: Ancient Lyric. Interludes: Luke Chaos and Hathor Systrum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.2	Before we begin, a quick note on sources.
0:33.1	There are two major records for the life and work of Om Seti.
0:37.6	For her life, there is a biography by Jonathan Kot in collaboration with Haniel Zaini.
0:43.6	That is titled The Search for Om Seti.
0:47.0	For her work, there is a book written by Om Seti herself.
0:50.7	Again, in collaboration with Haniel Zaini.
0:54.1	That is titled Abidos, the Holy City of Ancient Egypt.
0:58.8	I have used both of these books extensively in my research,
1:02.3	with most of the anecdotes and personal references coming from Kot.
1:06.6	I have also included excerpts from an old BBC documentary about Om Seti.
1:11.7	That is available freely on YouTube.
1:14.4	I'll include links to all of these sources in the episode description.
1:17.9	Should you wish to access them.
1:28.7	To the world.
1:32.9	Salam alaykum, peace be upon you.
1:35.6	Irri Nini Nchen, I make a welcome for you.
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