In Ancient Egypt, medicine was inseparable from the supernatural
In short: Explore how the Egyptians viewed health not just as a biological state, but as a spiritual one. This curator-led tour of The Met's collection reveals the artifacts used to navigate the thin line between magic and medicine.
The video features Associate Curator Isabel Stünkel exploring specific artworks that illustrate the Egyptian synthesis of healing and magic. It highlights how physical objects served as conduits for spiritual protection and restoration, ranging from monumental statues to tiny personal amulets.
Key artifacts include a granodiorite statue of the goddess Sakhmet from the reign of Amenhotep III (ca. 1390-1352 B.C.) and an Ankh-shaped ceremonial implement from the reign of Thutmose IV. The collection also features 'Magical Stelae' (Cippus of Hora) and Wedjat Eye amulets, which were used to ward off harm and provide protection across different periods, including the Ptolemaic era.
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