Step into Ancient Egypt for 21 minutes of calm. Hear “The Satire of the Trades,” also called “The Instruction of Kheti.”
Kheti, a scribe from Sile, advises his son Pepi. He explains why the pen is lighter than the hammer. He compares the scribe’s life with the hard work of potters, smiths, carpenters, farmers, and soldiers.
The lesson is clear: Choose learning. Choose writing.
This reading blends soft spoken narration with gentle, meditative music. The art shows AI-generated illustrative scenes from temples and tombs. Close your eyes if you like. Breathe. Let the words slow you down.
The text was composed in the Middle Kingdom. It survives on Papyrus Sallier II and Papyrus Anastasi VII in the British Museum. The genre is wisdom literature. It is a teaching from a father to a son. It praises study and discipline. It also paints vivid pictures of real work in ancient towns and fields.
Who is this for? Students of Egyptian history. Lovers of ancient literature. Anyone seeking practical life lessons. Anyone who wants a peaceful break.
What you will hear:
• The scribe’s path and training
• Harsh realities of other trades
• How writing served the state and the temple
• Simple advice on work, focus, and character