Free Hybrid Lecture Event: The Festivals of Drunkenness in the Temple of Mut

The Temple of Mut is an ancient Egyptian sanctuary dedicated to the mother goddess Mut. From the early New Kingdom (c. 15th century BCE) through the Roman era, this temple was the setting for several festivals of drunkenness. The archaeological remains of a columned hall at Mut’s temple indicate that these celebrations took place during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut (c. 1479–1459 BCE). These included the annual Drunkenness Festival and the major Theban ritual known as the Beautiful Feast of the Valley.
In this hybrid lecture, Betsy M. Bryan, Alexander Badawy Professor Emerita of Egyptian Art and Archaeology, Johns Hopkins University, examines how these festivals were celebrated at Mut and at other sites in ancient Egypt, highlighting their participants, rituals, and religious purposes.
Advance registration is recommended: https://tinyurl.com/TempleofMutLecture
Free event parking is available with registration. Parking will be available starting at 5pm. Register by November 17 to receive parking registration instructions.