Claudine Cassar 
Egypt, with its rich history and captivating culture, is often associated with the mighty pharaohs who ruled over the land. Among these leaders, some names stand out as truly legendary figures that have left an indelible mark on history. In this blog post, we will delve into the lives of the most famous Egyptian pharaohs, … Read more
The ancient Egyptian god Medjed holds a significant role in Egyptian mythology as the guardian of Osiris and the afterlife.
Bloch’s studies of the Merina society in Madagascar highlight how religion and ritual are used to maintain power structures and reinforce social hierarchies. Meanwhile, Lienhardt’s analysis of Dinka rituals emphasizes the transformative impact of ritual on the moral experience of participants.
Set’s dual role as the protector of the desert and the lord of conflict holds symbolic significance within Egyptian mythology.
One of the primary roles of the Egyptian god Horus was to safeguard Egypt from external forces seeking to invade or destabilize the kingdom.
This essay shows how very personal the political can be, since power impacts the life chances of people, dictating their access to resources.
Sobek, the crocodile god of Ancient Egypt, emerged as a powerful deity during the Middle Kingdom period (2055-1650 BCE).
Ra, the Egyptian god of the sun, was also the ruler of the Egyptian pantheon of god, the creator of all things and the bringer of life.
The categorisation of people crossing borders as ‘forced’ or ‘voluntary’ has serious ramifications for the people who are pigeon-holed into one category as opposed to another. For the purposes of this essay I will be defining ’forced’ migrations as consisting of refugees escaping violence and war, and ‘voluntary refugees’ as economic migrants moving to find … Read more
What constitutes illness and health are constructs that vary depending on the cultural context in which they are experienced. By looking at various ethnographic examples from around the world we can show how these concepts are defined differently in various cultures and societies. In this essay I will first discuss the definitions of illness and … Read more
