Viggen Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 talian researchers have found a pig-related disease in a mummy, squashing a common belief that Ancient Egyptians had a dietary ban on pork . Until now historians have found evidence suggesting ancient high priests in Egypt prohibited pig meat, in common with many Middle Eastern peoples who still don't eat pork today. via Ansa.it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLavius Valerius Constantinus Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Hmm, that disease seems utterly horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 I do believe it was still restricted in some religious cults, like the cult of Set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Pilus Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Though this article does leave open the idea that the disease was contracted by pig feces mixed with various plant matter, and that meat was not eaten. At least the evidence isn't clear either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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