Ancient Egyptian Marriages

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Ancient Egyptian Marriages Although many marriages were arranged by families, we know from poetry that ancient Egyptian spouses did love and respect one another. Even though Egyptian women in ancient times were considered the subordinate sex, they could inherit, control or dispose of property in their own names, and could sign contracts. Their career options were limited to working as a servant, weaver, laundrywoman, shop manager, mourner, singer, dancer, musician, prostitute, or doing secondary priestly …

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