Langbeschreibung
Was ancient Egyptian society organized along patrilineal or matrilineal lines? This fascinating cultural study attempts to solve one of the most debated questions among Egyptology scholars, offering new insight into the curious position of women in both ancient Egyptian society and the ancient Egyptian family structure.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. The Egyptian Foundation 2. The Historical Context 3. The Family in Ancient Egyptian Society 4. Description of Ancient Egyptian Kinship Terms 5. Egypt and Other African Cultures 6. A Discussion of Cheikh Anta Diop's Two Cradle Theory 7. Conclusion