Execration texts

Dear kiddo,

Have you ever seen a movie or read a book where the good guys have to defeat the bad guys? Well, in ancient Egypt, they used special words and spells to defeat their enemies too! These words were written on special texts called "execration texts."

So, let me explain, in ancient Egypt, people believed in gods and goddesses who could help them and protect them. But there were also some powerful enemies who wanted to harm them, such as invaders or rebellions. To defeat these enemies, the Egyptians used execration texts.

Execration texts were magical spells and curses written on a piece of clay or pottery. These spells were written on the clay in hieroglyphics, a special kind of writing that looked like pictures. The texts would include the name of the enemy, their tribe, and their evil deeds.

Then, the clay or pottery with the text was smashed or buried in the ground. This was supposed to transfer the curse to the enemy and make them lose their strength and power, making it easier to defeat them in battle.

So, in a way, it was like writing a letter to Santa Claus, except instead of asking for presents, the Egyptians were asking their gods to defeat their enemies. Sometimes, they would even perform a ritual while writing the execration text to make it more powerful.

In summary, execration texts were special magical spells and curses written on clay or pottery to defeat enemies. They were like letters to the gods asking for help, protection, and victory in battle.

I hope this explanation helps you understand what execration texts were!