Who found the papyrus containing Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor in 1880?
Vladimir Golenishchev found the papyrus in 1880 within the Imperial Library at St. Petersburg.
Questions about Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Miriam Lichtheim confirm the Middle Kingdom era date for the artifact?
Miriam Lichtheim later confirmed that the artifact dated to the Middle Kingdom era.
What is the oldest surviving signature on any papyrus document according to the Guinness Book of Records?
The Guinness Book of Records listed the mark of scribe Amenaa as the oldest surviving signature on any papyrus document in 1987.
How many kin plus a daughter were consumed by the falling star in the story?
The serpent reveals it is the last of its species after a star fell and consumed seventy-four kin plus a daughter.
In what year did Gaston Maspero publish a full translation into French?
Gaston Maspero published a full translation into French in 1881 and issued a photo edition in 1913.