Tomb mates.While it remains controversial as to whether the Tomb of the Two Manicurists shows the two men as lovers or not [Notes From a Blond, February 14], there is undeniable evidence of same-sex desire from ancient Egypt  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. in its literature from ca. 1800 B.C. Possibly the earliest chat-up line in recorded human history is between two men and is found in the tale of Horus and Seth that is preserved on a Middle Kingdom papyrus ("What a lovely backside BACKSIDE, estates. In England this term was formerly used in conveyances and even in pleadings, and is still, adhered to with reference to ancient descriptions in deeds, in continuing the transfer of the same. property. you have"), and another surviving tale tells of a secret affair between King Neferkare and his unmarried general Sasenet (translations of both are available in Voices From Ancient Egypt, British Museum British Museum, the national repository in London for treasures in science and art. Located in the Bloomsbury section of the city, it has departments of antiquities, prints and drawings, coins and medals, and ethnography. Press, 1991). RICHARD PARKINSON Par·kin·son , James 1755-1824. British physician who gave (1817) a comprehensive description of paralysis agitans, or Parkinson's disease, and was the first to recognize (1812) perforation of the appendix as a cause of death in appendicitis. The British Museum, London, England |
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