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The art of storytelling in Ancient Egypt

By Ben Morales-Correa

English folk and fairy tales begin with the words, “Once upon a time…” In ancient Egypt, a phrase commonly used was “There was once a man…” The reciters were professionals, whether these lector priests reciting liturgical texts or entertainers called in to perform at public festivals or private banquets. Presumably many of them were the... »



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