Brugsch Papyrus
Brugsch Papyrus
Brugsch Papyrus (pronunciation: brooksh puh-pie-rus) is an ancient Egyptian medical document that contains a wealth of information about the medical practices and beliefs of the time.
Etymology
The name "Brugsch Papyrus" is derived from the German Egyptologist Heinrich Karl Brugsch, who first translated the document in the late 19th century. The term "papyrus" refers to the type of paper-like material that was used in ancient Egypt, made from the pith of the papyrus plant.
Description
The Brugsch Papyrus is one of the most extensive medical documents from ancient Egypt, containing over 60 pages of text. It is written in the Hieratic script, a cursive form of the more well-known Hieroglyphics. The document is believed to date back to the New Kingdom period, around 1300 BC.
The papyrus contains a variety of medical information, including descriptions of diseases, their symptoms, and suggested treatments. It also includes a number of magical spells and incantations, reflecting the belief in ancient Egypt that illness was often caused by supernatural forces.
Related Terms
- Heinrich Karl Brugsch: The German Egyptologist who first translated the Brugsch Papyrus.
- Hieratic: The cursive script used in the writing of the Brugsch Papyrus.
- Hieroglyphics: The pictorial script used in ancient Egypt, a more formal version of which the Hieratic script is derived.
- Papyrus: The paper-like material made from the pith of the papyrus plant, on which the Brugsch Papyrus is written.
- New Kingdom: The period in ancient Egyptian history during which the Brugsch Papyrus is believed to have been written.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brugsch Papyrus
- Wikipedia's article - Brugsch Papyrus
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