62b: The Divine Birth of Hatshepsut

The History of Egypt Podcast

Dominic Perry

Society & Culture, History

4.8 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 12 July 2016

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Amun Creates Hatshepsut. In a short break, we explore the tale Hatshepsut told about her origins. She ascribed her creation and birth to the King of the Gods, Amun-Ra himself. In this dramatic recount, we go through the whole story (as it survives). Date c.1520 BCE www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com, Support the Show at www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast, Follow us on social media www.facebook.com/egyptpodcast and www.twitter.com/egyptianpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to the Egyptian history podcast the history of Egypt
0:15.1	episode 62 B the divine birth of Hat Shepsut a special mini episode covering just
0:21.4	one story the tale of Hut Shepsuit's conception
0:24.4	birth and ascension to the kingship as recounted in the temple of Jeserjeseru.
0:29.0	The translation is that of Sir James Henry Brested from his ancient records of Egypt, volume two.
0:35.0	The music for this episode is produced by Michael Levy, whose reconstruction of ancient instruments has produced some truly beautiful melodies.
0:42.0	Visit ancient lyre.com to preview Michael's music and to purchase it if you wish.
0:47.6	And now the story of Hut Shapsut's birth and ascension as recounted by James Henry Brested.
0:52.6	I'm telling the tale as he has written it, including short descriptions of the relevant artistic scenes.
0:58.0	The story begins with a Council of the Gods in which Armouun lays out his plans and takes Council.
1:04.3	Quote, I will unite for her the two lands in peace.
1:08.9	I will give to her all lands and all countries.
1:11.7	Amun summons the God Thoth, Lord of Scribes and wisdom.
1:17.0	Thoth says,
1:18.0	Thou maiden whom thou has mentioned,
1:20.0	behold I am an old man,
1:22.0	but Ahmosa is her name the beneficent mistress in this whole land.
1:26.2	She is the wife of the king Akepakare Tatmos the first who lives forever,
1:31.1	while his majesty is away from the palace, go thou to the Queen.
1:35.0	Amun and Thoth now proceed to meet the Queen Amosa.
1:39.0	Amun offers the symbol of life to Amosa.
1:42.0	They are sitting in the heavens, symbolic of the
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