Hello! We are META EGYPT, passionate about sharing and celebrating ancient Egyptian civilization. ๐๐
Today, we're excited to introduce a word for "friend" in ancient Egyptian: hnms. Of course, ancient Egyptian had many unique terms representing friendship and affection. Words like Semer, Sa'awi, and Ak-ib, which literally means "sharing oneโs heart," were all expressions of closeness. Just like our terms "soulmate," "best friend," or "BFF," these words reflected different types of friendship.
So, what was friendship like in ancient Egypt? There was a village called Deir el-Medina, home to the artisans who constructed the Pharaohโs tombs. Through letters discovered from this village, Dr. Deborah Sweeney, a researcher, has uncovered some fascinating expressions. For example, a character named Nakhtsobek confronts his friend Amennakht, who had turned his back on him, saying, "Come on, weโve shared so many meals together! How can you treat me like this now?" In another letter, a friend chides his distant friend for not keeping in touch, reminding him that true friends don't ignore each other, and expressing a deep longing for his companion. These letters remind us that friendship and its conflicts, even 4,000 years ago, were not so different from our experiences today.
So, who is your hnms? How about reaching out to them today to let them know you miss them? Even a quick message or emoji can mean a lot.
We at META EGYPT wish you, our wonderful hnms, a joyful, fulfilling day, bringing you closer to your dreams. Weโre here to be your good hnms, working hard to make every day inspiring for you! ๐
Visit our website to discover more ancient Egyptian words and hieroglyphs!
Hello! We are META EGYPT, passionate about sharing and celebrating ancient Egyptian civilization. ๐๐
Today, we're excited to introduce a word for "friend" in ancient Egyptian: hnms. Of course, ancient Egyptian had many unique terms representing friendship and affection. Words like Semer, Sa'awi, and Ak-ib, which literally means "sharing oneโs heart," were all expressions of closeness. Just like our terms "soulmate," "best friend," or "BFF," these words reflected different types of friendship.
So, what was friendship like in ancient Egypt? There was a village called Deir el-Medina, home to the artisans who constructed the Pharaohโs tombs. Through letters discovered from this village, Dr. Deborah Sweeney, a researcher, has uncovered some fascinating expressions. For example, a character named Nakhtsobek confronts his friend Amennakht, who had turned his back on him, saying, "Come on, weโve shared so many meals together! How can you treat me like this now?" In another letter, a friend chides his distant friend for not keeping in touch, reminding him that true friends don't ignore each other, and expressing a deep longing for his companion. These letters remind us that friendship and its conflicts, even 4,000 years ago, were not so different from our experiences today.
So, who is your hnms? How about reaching out to them today to let them know you miss them? Even a quick message or emoji can mean a lot.
We at META EGYPT wish you, our wonderful hnms, a joyful, fulfilling day, bringing you closer to your dreams. Weโre here to be your good hnms, working hard to make every day inspiring for you! ๐
Visit our website to discover more ancient Egyptian words and hieroglyphs!