Ancient Egyptian Curses, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff To Blow Your Mind, Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick delve into the world of ancient Egyptian magic and curses, setting the stage for their spooky content for October. They explore the nuances of Egyptian magic, distinguishing between funerary, temple, and personal magic, and discuss the morally neutral forces of Heka and Aku. They analyze scholarly frameworks for understanding magic versus religion, focusing on the inseparability of magic and religion in ancient Egypt. The hosts also touch on various types of curses, including personal, funerary, political, and cosmic curses, and share specific examples of tomb inscriptions and their legalistic nature, highlighting the blend of practical and supernatural consequences for tomb defilers. The discussion sets up a deeper exploration of the pharaoh's curse myth and other related topics in the next episode.