Identifying Hedgehogs in Ancient Egypt - Hilary Wilson

Saturday 19 July 2025 (13.30 for a start at 14.00)
at Itchen College, Southampton.

This is a personal study of one of the lesser-known small creatures of Ancient Egypt. By identifying the behavioural traits of the particular species that were found in Egypt in pharaonic times, it is possible to interpret the place of hedgehogs in religious belief and superstition. But, in spite of the spikiness of the hedgehog the representations of these animals in art and the imaginative use of their forms in material culture suggest that they were appreciated for their distinctive and appealing appearance. This talk provides a sort of ‘spotters’ guide’ to recognising Egyptian hedgehogs by exploring the variety of forms in which they were depicted and which may be encountered in museum collections.

This meeting is face-to-face only and places are limited.

Booking in advance for this meeting is essential.

The fee for all-comers is £5, which includes interval refreshments.

To reserve a place for this talk, please contact the Secretary c2Flc2luZm81NSB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t

Payments may be made by PayPal, Bank Transfer or cheque. Payment details are available on the website www.SouthamptonAncientEgyptSociety.co.uk

Access to Itchen College: We are pleased to tell you that the Nursery Carpark has now reopened. This means that both vehicle and pedestrian access to the site is from Whites Road. Maps and directions are available on the SAES website.

You may also like the following events from The Southampton Ancient Egypt Society:

• This Saturday, 5th July, 01:00 pm, Using Digital Archaeology in Egyptology - Paul Docherty in London, United Kingdom

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