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Ramses the Great's Scribe and the Battle of Kadesh Propaganda
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the pivotal role of royal scribes in Ramses the Great's propaganda machine, focusing on the scribe Pentaur and the famous 'Poem of Pentaur' that immortalized the Battle of Kadesh as a glorious victory. They discuss how Egyptian scribes were trained, the political necessity of crafting a heroic narrative after a near-disastrous battle, and the archaeological evidence that reveals the truth behind the propaganda. The conversation also delves into the 'Bulletin' text at temples, the role of the god Amun-Re in…
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