C.J. Fosdick
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J. Lynn Else:
What led you to write about ancient Egypt? And is the one-God theme historically correct in Tut's time?
J. Lynn Else
I've loved history for a long time. First it was maritime history when the discovery of the Titanic happened. Eventually, I found ancient history extremely interesting. It's astounding all the innovations from the ancient world. How they built the pyramids is still debated today!
It was Tut's father that introduced monotheism to ancient Egypt the first time. His motivations remain unclear, which is why I tied in some Biblical aspects. Some people actually proposed that Akhenaten was Moses, which is a theory I do not believe in the slightest. However, Tut's father, recently confirmed to be Akhenaten through DNA testing of their mummies, did introduce monotheism (worship of one god). The building of the new capital, prosecution of Amun priests, Aten worship are all documented in the historical record. I just filled in the personal details when creating my characters. Tut's job was to restore polytheistic worship when he became king. Just imagine! Restoring the name to hundreds of gods! It was a lot to fall on a 9-year-old's shoulders.
It was Tut's father that introduced monotheism to ancient Egypt the first time. His motivations remain unclear, which is why I tied in some Biblical aspects. Some people actually proposed that Akhenaten was Moses, which is a theory I do not believe in the slightest. However, Tut's father, recently confirmed to be Akhenaten through DNA testing of their mummies, did introduce monotheism (worship of one god). The building of the new capital, prosecution of Amun priests, Aten worship are all documented in the historical record. I just filled in the personal details when creating my characters. Tut's job was to restore polytheistic worship when he became king. Just imagine! Restoring the name to hundreds of gods! It was a lot to fall on a 9-year-old's shoulders.
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Henderson Smith
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Dear J, I was wondering if I can ask a favor? I'm so truly delighted that you loved my book, The Ugly Princess. Would you please consider posting your review to Amazon for me? It is so beautifully worded and I sincerely thank you for it. I would appreciate it so very much. Thanks for your kind words and support, Henderson
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