The Precepts of Ptah-Hotep, dating from around 2200 BCE, during the Old Kingdom period, is an example of “wisdom literature.” Literature of this type uses stories and proverbs to convey philosophical ideas as well as practical advice.
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Advice from an Akkadian Father to Son
This excerpt, from around 2200 BCE, gives us a glimpse of everyday life for people in the Akkadian state.
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