The Daily Life of the Ancient Egyptians
The Ancient Egyptians lived a very unique lifestyle, and had a very intriguing culture. They believed that in a family, the Father would be responsible for providing for the family, and that the mom should stay home and take care of the children. Most Egyptians were tanned with black hair and dark eyes, and wore simple clothing made out of linen. Male peasants wore loincloths, or nothing at all. Upperclass men wore skirts/kilts, and upperclass women wore simple tight fitting dresses. Children did not wear clothing until they were in their teens.
Marriage
Back then, for Egyptians, they only lived till about age 40. So, this would mean that they married quite early. Boys who were poor tended to marry when they were fifteen, and girls were usually twelve when they were married. Marriages were usually arranged, and wealthy families often let their girls marry later. Also, the more attractive the woman, the more fertile she would be. Normal families tend to have one husband and wife, but for the royal family, things were different. A king would have several wives & concubines. Also, sometimes, siblings in royal families would marry other siblings. This was because royal blood was believed to run through only females. To become a pharaoh, a man must marry a royal princess, which was usually his sister/half-sister. Gods has incestous relationships as well.
Sex & Contraceptions
Sex wasn't taboo in ancient egypt, it was open and untainted by guilt. As stated above, the ancient Egyptians did have incestous relationships, and weren't shy about it. In fact, a lot of the culture is based off of sex. For example, Ra masturbated his children Shu and Tefnut into existence.
In ancient Egypt, prostitutes advertised themselves through what they wore and what they looked like. Some wore blue beaded fishnet dresses, and painted their lips red, and tattooed their bodies as well. Sometimes, they walked around naked.
Ancient Egyptians had both abortions and contraceptions, but their idea of it is quite different from our own idea. Contraceptions were often prescribed medicines that were made up of strange things. An example of a contraceptive is to grind up acacia dates with some honey, and moisten seed-wool with the mixture and insert it into the vagina.
In ancient Egypt, prostitutes advertised themselves through what they wore and what they looked like. Some wore blue beaded fishnet dresses, and painted their lips red, and tattooed their bodies as well. Sometimes, they walked around naked.
Ancient Egyptians had both abortions and contraceptions, but their idea of it is quite different from our own idea. Contraceptions were often prescribed medicines that were made up of strange things. An example of a contraceptive is to grind up acacia dates with some honey, and moisten seed-wool with the mixture and insert it into the vagina.
Cosmetics and Jewellery/Accessories
Cosmetics and Jewellery were worn by both sexes in ancient Egypt. For cosmetics, creams and oils were used as well as eye paint. Eye paints were usually green or black, and were made from copper or lead. Some people even believed that make up had magical & healing powers. Make up was usually expensive, so only the wealthy could afford to buy it. It was also believed that it cured poor eyesight. Other makeup that was used was lip colour, blush, and nail polish. A red clay was used to make blush and lipstick, and henna was used for nail polish.
When it came to jewellery/accessories, the Egyptians fancied the scarab. They believed it to be a symbol of life after death, and so, they decided to put it on earrings and bracelets. They also had rings, amulets, anklets and necklaces, and all of these things were mined from the deserts of Egypt. Rings and amulets were worn to ward off evil spirits and injury. The rich wore jewelled pendants and necklaces, and was usually made out of gold, silver, or a mix of the two. Poor people would have jewellery made out of copper or faience.
When it came to jewellery/accessories, the Egyptians fancied the scarab. They believed it to be a symbol of life after death, and so, they decided to put it on earrings and bracelets. They also had rings, amulets, anklets and necklaces, and all of these things were mined from the deserts of Egypt. Rings and amulets were worn to ward off evil spirits and injury. The rich wore jewelled pendants and necklaces, and was usually made out of gold, silver, or a mix of the two. Poor people would have jewellery made out of copper or faience.