In another post, I talk about how the Ancient Egyptians held the hippopotamus in high regard. Because much of the old testament is set in Egypt, it is safe to assume that at least some of the people in the old testament were also acquainted with hippopotami. Hippopotami in Ancient Egypt Yet, the word “hippopotamus”…
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Hippopotami in Ancient Egypt
“The ancient Egyptians had an ambivalent relationship with hippopotami. Although the animals were endowed with positive qualities, they were also feared as dangerous. Hippos are indeed unpredictable and powerful animals that—when feeling threatened—will become extremely aggressive; today hippopotami kill more people in Africa than any other large animal. A hippopotamus can outrun a human over…
How Does the Ancient Greek Creation Story Compare to the Biblical Story in Genesis
There are many, many versions of the Creation Stories, as they have been told by various cultures. In this post, I will compare the creation story that is recorded in the Biblical Book of Genesis to that of the Ancient Greeks, who did not have a main book, like the Bible. To assimilate my account…