The hair raising curse of the pharaoh is a popular theme in ancient Egyptian mythology and history. According to belief, pharaohs possessed supernatural powers that could linger even after their death. This curse, also known as the "Curse of the Pharaohs," was believed to bring misfortune, illness, or death to anyone who disturbed the pharaoh's tomb or stole its artifacts. The origins of this curse can be traced back to the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter. Soon after the tomb's opening, a series of mysterious deaths and illnesses occurred among those who were present. These incidents fueled the belief in the curse and captured the attention of the media and public worldwide.
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These incidents fueled the belief in the curse and captured the attention of the media and public worldwide. Various theories were proposed to explain the curse. Some attributed it to natural causes, such as toxic fungal spores that were disturbed from the tomb's opening.
The Curse of the Curse of the Pharaohs
“Cursed be those that disturb the rest of Pharaoh. They that shall break the seal of this tomb shall meet death by a disease which no doctor can diagnose.” (Inscription reported to have been carved on an Egyptian royal tomb)
Top of the lid of an unlaid wooden chest, picturing Tutankhamun and his wife Ankhesenamun. (The Metropolitan Museum of Art; photograph by Harry Burton)
Throughout the centuries, ancient Egypt and its civilization have often been referred to in terms of the dark and mysterious. Encounters with its strange customs have frequently led people, both ancient and modern, to have misconceptions about this land. The Greeks acknowledged that much ancient wisdom, such as the basics of mathematics, architecture, art, science, medicine, and even philosophy, ultimately derived from the Egyptians; but they still had some difficulty in understanding, accepting, or even dealing with the alien and unfamiliar aspects of the religion. Greek historians often wrote about the mysterious ways in which the Egyptians worshipped their deities, such as this note by Herodotus: “There are not a great many wild animals in Egypt…Such as there are—both wild and tame—are without exception held to be sacred” (II, 65). He also wrote a disclaimer: “I am not anxious to repeat what I was told about the Egyptian religion. . . for I do not think that any one nation knows much more about such things than any other” (II, 4). Of course he then goes on to state: “[The Egyptians] are religious to excess” (II, 35-39).
Egypt was different from much of the rest of the ancient world, with its pantheon of fantastic deities, part animal, part human; its rulers who were understood to be gods on earth; its bizarre funerary practices that paid unheard of attention to the preparations for an afterlife; and its enigmatic script that was written with recognizable pictures, but remained unreadable and therefore mysterious to the uninitiated. As a result, Egypt managed to inspire both awe and fear in the foreigner who came into contact with its culture.
Today, the products of Egyptian civilization that have survived the passage of more than 3000 years provide a visible monument to its advanced state. Such accomplishments, however, often evoke suspicion rather than respect. Thus there are people who prefer to believe that Egyptian building techniques, literature, art, and mathematics derived from an alien culture from outer space, rather than to accept the documented evidence of their earthly origin. This and other equally inaccurate theories are espoused by people fondly referred to by Egyptologists as “pyramidiots.” But while some modern ideas about ancient Egypt are based on a mixture of misguided awe and respect, others appear to have originated under less innocent circumstances. One of the most persistent examples of the latter type is the so-called curse of the pharaohs.
Tutankhamun’s tomb (lower center) was situated below the entrance to the tomb of Ramesses VI (center) in the Valley of the Kings. (The Metropolitan Museum of Art; photograph by Harry Burton)
Others believed in supernatural forces, suggesting that the pharaoh's spirit or guardian deities were responsible for the curse. Over the years, the curse of the pharaoh became a popular subject in books, movies, and folklore. Many fictional stories and films depicted adventurers and archaeologists battling the curse and facing its consequences. This fascination with the curse further solidified its place in popular culture and perpetuated the belief in its potency. However, from a scientific standpoint, the notion of a curse is regarded as a myth rather than reality. Many of the deaths attributed to the curse can be explained by natural causes, such as infections or pre-existing health conditions. Furthermore, the vast majority of people involved in the excavation of pharaohs' tombs did not experience any negative effects. In conclusion, the hair raising curse of the pharaoh is a captivating concept deeply rooted in ancient Egyptian mythology and history. While it continues to captivate the imagination and intrigue people to this day, scientific explanations challenge the notion of a supernatural curse. Whether a myth or reality, the curse of the pharaoh remains a fascinating aspect of Egyptian culture and a lasting symbol of the mysterious and enigmatic world of the ancient pharaohs..
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