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Ramses the Great's Royal Hunts: Lion Slayer of Kemet
In this episode of our Ramses the Great series, we step away from temples and treaties to explore a less-known aspect of the pharaoh's power: the royal hunt. Ramses II didn't just build monuments—he also personally hunted lions, ostriches, and wild cattle in the deserts and marshes, using chariots, bows, and spears. We examine the reliefs at Karnak and Abu Simbel that depict these hunts, and how they served as both sport and propaganda. Lucas and Luna discuss the logistics of a pharaonic hunting expedition, the role of the hunt in reinforcing ma'at (cosmic order), and the…
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