Ancient thoughts on marriage

Ancient thoughts on marriage December 19, 2015

 

Ancient Egyptian couple
The steward Irankhptah and his wife, Nyankhhathor.  Found at Giza.  From the Old Kingdom (4th dynasty, circa 2630-2524 B.C).
(Wikimedia Commons)

 

“There is nothing more admirable than when two people who see eye to eye keep house as man and wife, confounding their enemies and delighting their friends.”

Homer, Odyssey

 

 


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