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television1 month ago•15 min saved

Disney+ Expands Riordanverse with Kane Chronicles Live-Action Series

Disney+ is developing a live-action Kane Chronicles series from Rick Riordan, with Angela Robinson, set in the author’s Riordanverse and following siblings Carter and Sadie Kane as they master Egyptian magic to rescue their father; produced by 20th Television. The project continues Riordan’s Disney+ expansion after Netflix previously eyed a film, and comes alongside the Percy Jackson adaptation with Riordan and partners as executive producers.

via Deadline|

#angela-robinson #disney #egyptian-mythology

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Disney+ Eyes Kane Chronicles Series From Rick Riordan

Disney+ is developing a Kane Chronicles TV series based on Rick Riordan’s Egyptian-mythology novels, with Angela Robinson writing and executive producing alongside Riordan. The show, set in the same universe as Riordan’s Percy Jackson and Magnus Chase works, would follow siblings Carter and Sadie Kane as they master inherited magic to rescue their father, with 20th Television producing after Netflix previously pursued a film version that did not move forward.

via Variety|

#disney #egyptian-mythology #entertainment

technology7 months ago•8 min saved

Santa Monica's Next PS5 Exclusive Targets 2027 With a New God of War Mythology

Rumors suggest Santa Monica Studio is developing a new, unannounced PS5 project led by Cory Barlog that could be a fresh God of War–style IP set in a different mythology (potentially Ancient Egypt), with a release eyed for 2027, alongside the God of War Trilogy Remake. The information comes from leakers Shinobi602 and Nate the Hate and is not officially confirmed.

via Push Square|

#egyptian-mythology #god-of-war #ps5

science1 year ago•4 min saved

Ancient Egyptian Art Reveals Oldest Milky Way Depictions

Scientists have identified some of the oldest visual representations of the Milky Way in ancient Egyptian artifacts, particularly on coffins depicting the sky goddess Nut, revealing a sophisticated understanding of celestial phenomena that intertwined with their religious beliefs. These findings suggest that ancient Egyptians observed and incorporated the galaxy into their mythology and art, highlighting their advanced astronomical knowledge thousands of years ago.

via Farmingdale Observer|

#ancient-egypt #archaeology #astronomy

astronomy-and-culture2 years ago•2 min saved

"The Celestial Deity: Unveiling the Milky Way's Role in Ancient Egyptian Mythology"

A new study explores the connection between the Milky Way and the Egyptian sky-goddess Nut, suggesting that the celestial phenomenon may have accentuated Nut's role in ancient Egyptian mythology. The research draws from ancient texts and simulations to propose that the Milky Way highlighted Nut's presence in the sky, shedding light on her significance in the Egyptian belief system. Additionally, the study compares Egyptian beliefs with those of other cultures, revealing similarities in how different societies interpret the Milky Way and highlighting the universal significance of celestial phenomena across cultures and time.

via SciTechDaily|

#ancient-beliefs #astronomy #astronomy-and-culture

astronomy-and-culture2 years ago•3 min saved

"The Milky Way's Influence in Ancient Egyptian Mythology"

A new study by a University of Portsmouth astrophysicist explores the relationship between the Milky Way and the Egyptian sky-goddess Nut, shedding light on her role in ancient Egyptian mythology. Drawing from ancient Egyptian texts and simulations, the study proposes that the Milky Way may have highlighted Nut's divine presence in the night sky, with different seasonal alignments emphasizing her significance. The research also connects Egyptian beliefs with those of other cultures, demonstrating similarities in how different societies interpret the Milky Way, and highlights the potential for combining disciplines to offer new insights into ancient beliefs.

via Phys.org|

#ancient-egypt #astronomy-and-culture #astrophysics