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  1. Tamino

    Hebrew/Persian Myth regarding cats

    Uuhhmm what? I thought the breed originated in the 20th century. Afaik they didn't evolve by natural selection, but where bred selectively. Are you sure you're not confusing them with the Egyptian Mau? Am I missing something?
  2. Tamino

    Would this embarrass you?

    With a close friend? No. Those few people whom I count as friends, well, I would share tents, baths and beds with them... (And have done so, in several cases) With a casual acquaintance? A bit, because it's an awkward breach of social norms. But a "let me just get dressed" would pretty much take...
  3. Tamino

    Word of wisdom in Non-Abrahamic Faiths

    Yes. Though not in all aspects. But it's the framework of my spiritual worldview. Yes, I love that one as well! Work-Life-Balance from 4000 years ago! Also a classic verse from Ptah-Hotep: Do not feel superior on account of your knowledge and don't trust that you are wise. But speak with...
  4. Tamino

    Word of wisdom in Non-Abrahamic Faiths

    "Don't stretch out your hand for the bread, if there's someone beside you who has none. Bread exists always, it's humans that last but a generation." (Instruction of Ani) "Follow your heart as long as you live Do no more than is your duty Don't diminish the time of following-the-heart - to do...
  5. Tamino

    What happens after we die?

    I agree, I think that this is the most plausible option. We're all the same family of beings, after all.
  6. Tamino

    What happens after we die?

    Excellent question. Well, I think when I die, "I" am gone. I perceive myself as a composite being. There's my body, with all my cells and all those microbes in my belly. There's my mind, with conscious and unconscious bits. There's the animating force in me that keeps it all together and...
  7. Tamino

    Hey guys

    That's probably the accurate origin of quite some mythology Yes, I am Kemetic, as in: using the concepts and images of ancient Egypt. And I think the primordials don't really have sex or gender - they incorporate the potential for all forms, but are formless themselves... and in a language in...
  8. Tamino

    Hey guys

    In my case, I would elaborate this concept as the eight primordial gods and goddesses. 4 pairs, each pair representing one aspect in male and female form: primordial Ocean, Hiddenness, Darkness, Infinity They are ways to imagine the world before creation... or rather... illustrate how difficult...
  9. Tamino

    Halloween

    I think I will go the old-fashioned route, and also it's very comfortable... Tunic, woolen Peplos and some accessories. Celtic style around 200CE
  10. Tamino

    Your chance to guide me to God!

    Only if we redefine "plethora" to mean "none at all" ... solved the heat problem yet, have you? Or defined the mysterious "kind"?
  11. Tamino

    Your chance to guide me to God!

    Well, I really tried to be Christian as a teenager. I was interested in religion and was quite active in my local Lutheran church. It's a bit of a family tradition - both my grandfather and my aunt aren't just pastors, but doctors of theology. However, the more I learned and studied, the worse...
  12. Tamino

    Your chance to guide me to God!

    I have my own experience with trying to be Christian, and struggling with a silent god. I hope that you will find your way and a truth that gives you peace. But if my gods or goddesses want you, they're perfectly able to call to you. I'm happy to share some of my experiences and answer...
  13. Tamino

    The Rise of Monotheism: How Did One God Become the Norm?

    On the his topic... There's a fairly new book: Naoise Mac Sweeney: The West - A new history of an old idea I haven't read it yet but it was recommended to me recently and I plan on buying it.
  14. Tamino

    Cursive Writing

    You say that like it's a joke... here in Germany, Latin is still a common option as 2nd foreign language. And yes, we teach them cursive in primary school. I went to school in the 90es, I learned English and Latin at school, and starting with English was considered the "modern" option. Cursive...
  15. Tamino

    The Rise of Monotheism: How Did One God Become the Norm?

    That one was a single crazy heretic... A small group perhaps. Most Egyptians had long known elements and tendencies of henotheism, but never went to the extremes of monotheism. I don't think that we can know for sure, with the data currently available... but I think that the Bible is more a...
  16. Tamino

    Ask me about ancient Egypt

    My thought would be that "Judah" is perhaps a bit anachronistic a term to use in reference to Bronze Age groups.
  17. Tamino

    Ask me about ancient Egypt

    The 42 who preside over the hall of Maat and the so-called negative confessions? What do you want to know about them? About the "sins" listed oder their strange titles?
  18. Tamino

    Homophobia

    I live in a stable and happy relationship with another woman. Our sexual practices do not cause injury or risk disease. We work quiet jobs, we can support ourselves and pay our taxes. We assist our elderly neighbor, take part in the social life of the community and support animal welfare. I...
  19. Tamino

    Ancient Reality

    ... Says the person who argues about Egyptian word order using rules of English grammar.
  20. Tamino

    Ancient Reality

    Uuhhhmm... are you aware that the Egyptian language usually starts with the Predicate and the follows up with the Subject? That's what Afro-Asiatic languages do? Hint: if you don't know the basics of the topic you're trying to debunk, nobody will take you seriously.
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