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Anonymous asked:

Hey there! I have plans to create an animated adult show that takes place in Ancient Egypt in a couple years. Are there any common writing stereotypes I should look out for when writing about AE or AE characters? Ways to make the setting and show feel more natural will also be a big help and is appreciated!

rudjedet answered:

Oof, that's a big ask, my friend! I'm not sure you realise quite how much you're asking of me here, though I'm very glad this is evidently something you are wanting to take into account while creating your show.

Unfortunately I cannot tackle this with the thoroughness this needs in a Tumblr ask. What I can do is give you a few pointers that will make your own research more focused. If you haven't already, look through my FAQ for the various book recs in there as well. Further pointers or clarifications you're welcome to ask, but their answer will depend on the relative size of the questions.

As for stereotypes: Read up on orientalism and exotification, especially as utilised in the Victorian age/during the height of Egyptomania, but also within modern day narratives. You will find a lot of stereotypes in there, such as the idea of the ancient Egyptian harem as a den of sexual debauchery. Avoid mystification at all costs, and portray the ancient Egyptians as, simply, human. Also pay attention to current stereotypes of the Arab people as well as BIPOC in general, and avoid those as well.

As for the setting: The most important thing is specifics. When is your show set? Old Kingdom? New? Late Period? First Intermediate? Which dynasty? A lot of the setting depends on this, because ancient Egypt is not a monolith and was subject to many changes great and small in the realms of politics, religion, and society as well as fashion, iconography, and personal piety, and beyond. Find books, papers, anything on the time frame you've chosen. If you haven't chosen a period yet, I would recommend the New Kingdom, since that is the period we have the biggest amount of information on.

I can't give you anything more specific than this without knowing the time frame of your intended show, barring these two:

Ancient Egypt had a people of heterogeneous ethnicity. Egyptian individuals did not answer to a standard set of physical features and certainly weren't in the possession of a single skin tone. From northern African complexions to Sudanese and everything in between, if you remember to make your Egyptian people heterogeneous, you'll be on the right track. You will have to take locality into account: people in the north would in general (exceptions apply) have lighter complexions than people in the south, and vice versa.
Egypt was a lot greener and a lot more colourful than most people think/Hollywood would have you believe. Remember you're writing a show set in a verdant river valley.

Final tip: If you haven't played Assassin's Creed: Origins, do so. It's Ptolemaeic Egypt, but certainly captures the overall vibe.

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