The Danish Egyptological Society invites you to a fascinating lecture on ancient Egyptian images and funerary models. Lecturer Rune Nyord from the University of Southern Denmark explores the classical Egyptological concept of images that "come alive" — while simultaneously questioning the historical origins and scientific foundation of this interpretation.
Where does the idea of living images originate, and why has it survived despite lack of historical sources? The lecture delves into the academic work behind the concept and presents an alternative view of the famous wooden figures from Meketres's tomb. Rather than mere servant statues for use in the afterlife, these models can be understood through ancient Egyptian image logic — a way to create and maintain social bonds in ancestor veneration, which also resolves previously overlooked questions about the figures.
