Exciting Egypt!

It sounds like you guys have been hard at work, learning new things while exploring Egypt.

We discussed your question about how environment can effect the development of a culture. A few of our friends are survivors of the Holocaust. Each story is different, but their environments were very depressing. Some were prisoners of concentration camps, treated very poorly, with no food, little water, no family, and horrible things happening all around them. Because they lived through such horrible conditions, during their lives, a lot of people of Jewish faith lived their lives very frugally, saving money, making careful purchases, and appreciating the food that is put on the table.

A few of our friends are from the southern states. They remember growing a lot of their own food because the warm/hot climate allowed them to do so. Sweet potatoes, tomatoes, spices, herbs, potatoes, are just a few. Some also had their chickens they raised for meat and eggs. Food is a big part of the southern culture.

We read that you are discussing the Egypt Gods. We did a little research and decided Isis was very intriguing. She seemed to hold much power as a Goddess of motherhood, devotion, spells, and healing. But the writings about her also make her seem to be gentle and nurturing, even though she was well respected and powerful.

We look forward to hearing about how you would have ruled Ancient Egypt!