One of the mini-series on TV that I enjoyed is "Cleopatra". Though that story may have been spiced up, there is no denying that Eygpt does have an interestingly rich history and recently archaeologists found evidence that Egyptians held wild parties akin to our modern-day rock-an-roll type. And
"We are talking about a festival in which people come together in a community to get drunk. Not high, not socially fun, but drunk — knee-walking, absolutely passed-out drunk."Read article on "Sex and booze figured in Egyptian rites"...MSNBC
The above, a drawing based on an ancient Egyptian wall painting, shows a drinking festival in progress. The upper row of figures features revelers drinking wine, including one woman who has overindulged. The lower row shows a procession with musicians.
