Sebastián Maydana
Sebastián holds a PhD in History from the University of Buenos Aires, and is an assistant teacher at the Institute of Ancient Near Eastern History (UBA). His main interests are early Egyptian mythology and visual culture, especially petroglyphs and other forms of art. He has participated in fieldwork in the Eastern Desert of Egypt. Sebastián is also interested in the different forms in which myths and symbols from the past are received and repurposed by our modern-age societies, for instance in film and science fiction.
Articles by Sebastián Maydana
What We Really Know About the Great Pyramid of Giza & Its BuilderThe Great Pyramid of Giza is probably the most recognizable of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its builder, the Pharaoh Khufu, was allegedly a tyrant.
The Tale of Sinuhe: What Happens in the Ancient Egyptian Story?The life of the fictional character Sinuhe was among the most popular stories in ancient Egypt. What is his story and why is it important?
The life of the fictional character Sinuhe was among the most popular stories in ancient Egypt. What is his story and why is it important?
7 Ways in Which Ancient Egypt Influenced GreeceAncient Greece is often regarded as the cradle of civilization, but did you know they got many of their most notorious ideas from ancient Egypt?
Ancient Greece is often regarded as the cradle of civilization, but did you know they got many of their most notorious ideas from ancient Egypt?
Ancient Egyptian Art Timeline: Key Periods & Artistic StylesAncient Egypt is known for its easily recognizable art style. Read on to find out how the Egyptian style, culture, and techniques changed through history.
Ancient Egypt is known for its easily recognizable art style. Read on to find out how the Egyptian style, culture, and techniques changed through history.
How Did the Pyramid of Giza Become an Ancient Wonder?Of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one that survived to our day. When did it become a “Wonder,” and why?
Of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one that survived to our day. When did it become a “Wonder,” and why?
How Isis Influenced Ra to Reveal His Secret NameIn Ancient Egypt, names were part of the person, and held power over them. Even a god could be destroyed because of a name.
Canopic Jars: What Was Their Role in Mummification?Learn about the canopic jars and why the ancient Egyptians buried certain organs separate from the deceased's body.
Learn about the canopic jars and why the ancient Egyptians buried certain organs separate from the deceased's body.
Horus of Behdet vs. Seth: The Epic War & the Winged SunLearn about the winged sun emblem and its connection to the legendary clash between Horus of Behdet and Seth.
Khufu and the Magician (& 3 More Egyptian Tales from Papyrus Westcar)The tale of Khufu and the Magician from the Westcar Papyrus is full of ancient history, magic, prophecies, and the performance of miracles, making it a fascinating introduction to Egyptian literature.
The tale of Khufu and the Magician from the Westcar Papyrus is full of ancient history, magic, prophecies, and the performance of miracles, making it a fascinating introduction to Egyptian literature.
Devouring Gods! What Was the Ancient Egyptian Cannibal Hymn?What does one of the most puzzling passages of the Pyramid Texts, the ancient Egyptian cannibal hymn, mean?
The Contendings of Horus and Seth: Clash of the Egyptian TitansLearn about the ancient struggle between the Egyptian Gods Horus and Seth, locked in a rivalry that led to some of the most terrifying moments in Egyptian mythology.
Learn about the ancient struggle between the Egyptian Gods Horus and Seth, locked in a rivalry that led to some of the most terrifying moments in Egyptian mythology.
The Pyramid of Menkaure and Its Lost TreasuresMenkaure’s pyramid may not be the tallest, but it was once the most beautiful. Many have tried to learn its secrets, but some are lost forever.
Menkaure’s pyramid may not be the tallest, but it was once the most beautiful. Many have tried to learn its secrets, but some are lost forever.