Ramses the Great's Royal Hunts: Lion Slayer of Kemet

In this episode of our Ramses the Great series, we step away from temples and treaties to explore a less-known aspect of the pharaoh's power: the royal hunt. Ramses II didn't just build monuments—he also personally hunted lions, ostriches, and wild cattle in the deserts and marshes, using chariots, bows, and spears. We examine the reliefs at Karnak and Abu Simbel that depict these hunts, and how they served as both sport and propaganda. Lucas and Luna discuss the logistics of a pharaonic hunting expedition, the role of the hunt in reinforcing ma'at (cosmic order), and the symbolism of the lion as a royal adversary. Along the way, we touch on the tools of the hunt, the animals targeted, and how these activities connected Ramses to the gods like Horus and Sekhmet. Plus, a brief look at the so-called 'Hunting Tomb' and the famous scene of Ramses slaying a lion from his chariot. A fresh angle on the warrior pharaoh's life outside of battle. #RamsesII #AncientEgypt #RoyalHunt #LionHunting #AbuSimbel #Karnak #Pharaoh #Ma'at #Chariot #Bow #Sekhmet #Horus #Hunting #NineteenthDynasty #Kemet #Wildlife #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo