Is anyone else learning hieroglyphs and the Kemetic language(s)? I'm finding it surprisingly beneficial

Courtyard
#1

I’ve been learning hieroglyphs and the Kemetic language(s) for a while, but have started taking it much more seriously and making faster progress.

Aside from improving my language skills, I have noticed other benefits. Lots of improved intuition, e.g. the sun setting the west is more obvious than it ever was as a “memorised fact”. I’ve started to notice a more natural, low-effort recognition of animals as well, particularly birds, and at a distance.

I’m surprised at, but grateful for, the scale of impact on the way I see the world and think.

I’m curious if anyone else is on the same path, or has been, and if they have had similar experiences?

#2

Hi Sem
I’ve been doing a BA in Egyptology and Ancient History, have done 3 modules of Middle Egyptian. Had to translate a lengthy stela last term! (took aeons just to do something unimpressive!)
I find it weird that the majority of Egyptologists don’t actually study the language.
For myself, I wanted to be able at least to have an opinion on stuff, especially the ‘funerary texts’, besides what the ‘great men’ tell me stuff means…
Blessings
Rufus

#3

What are your experiences with this? Have you found similar benefits?