It is also interpreted from Egyptian ostraca, or pottery, that females were involved in a number of professions related to sexuality. This “masterpiece” consists of a series of illustrations including various sexual positions and activities and men with overly exaggerated genitalia. The Turin papyrus is one of the most famous, or infamous, depictions of sexual activity during the time of the Ancient Egyptians. Erotic Artworkīefore Playboy, the Ancient Egyptians had their own erotic artwork. Obviously keeping a woman happy enough to stay with him, meant a man had to go the extra mile. Remember from Part I of this series that men often took wives to improve their social status and create bonds with neighboring groups. This could relate to the fact that men needed to woe women in order to gain and keep them as their companion. Men were also portrayed as being open with feelings and often wrote love letters and poems to women. In reference to this, men were often depicted with extra large genitalia especially in the Greco-Roman times. Aggressive and warlike behavior was reserved for royal citizens only, but was still revered as attractive and appropriate.Ĭontrary to popular belief, men were a “big” part of Egyptian sexuality. The ideal man was not to be daunted by labor but still maintained a shapely physique. The bodies of men were adorned with jewelry and sensuous clothing. Men were also depicted as being physically attractive in iconography. It is possible to blame this obsession with female beauty on men, since only men were aloud to be scribes and painters. Most of these depictions include nudity, grooming, and application of cosmetics and wigs. During the pre-dynastic times, the motifs painted in the walls of tombs as well as toiletry items include depicting women in a sexual and sensual manner. The next aspect of Ancient Egyptian sexuality refers to iconography and beauty. Continuing the series, we will examine sexuality within artwork and beauty rituals. Previously, we looked at the sexual behavior within the family unit.
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