Much of the history of the Old Testament takes place in Egypt, and hippos are important in Ancient Egyptian mythology. Yet, the word “hippopotamus” does not occur in the Bible. Many scholars, however, agree that the behemoth mentioned in Job was a hippopotamus. But long before the time of Job, Baby Moses was born in Egypt,…
Month: October 2023
Hippos in Ancient Egyptian Culture
“The ancient Egyptians had an ambivalent relationship with hippopotami. Although the animals were endowed with positive qualities, they were also feared as dangerous. Hippos are indeed unpredictable and powerful animals that—when feeling threatened—will become extremely aggressive; today hippopotami kill more people in Africa than any other large animal. A hippopotamus can outrun a human over…
The Crocodile in the Bible and in Ancient Egyptian Religion
“The falcon-headed crocodile is here crowned with a sun disk, indicating its association with a solar god.” The Met Horus – Egyptian God with a Falcon Head “The god Horus, represented as a falcon or a human with a falcon head, was a sun god as well as the ancient Egyptian god of kingship, representing…
Comp II Curriculum
I. Home Page Hello Everyone! Comp II: ENGL 1023 – English Composition II Credits: 3 Instruction continues (from ENGL 1013Links to an external site.) to emphasize developing students’ writing skills. Students write a minimum of five essays in response to readings in the literary genres of prose fiction, drama, and poetry. Students prepare and write a…
How to Grow a Children’s Sunflower Garden
Years ago, I discovered the following free garden plan online at Better Homes and Garden. it requires a space that is about 6′ x 6′ and although it is supposedly a garden plan for children, I also think it is precious. 6′ x 6′ Because it is a beginner’s kitchen garden, I believe that…
Autumn Magic in My Garden
In May of 2023, I moved to a house in Water Valley, MS. Unfortunately, the house had absolutely zero landscaping. My house in Water Valley, MS, in May of 2023 If you look carefully at the photo above, you will be able to see that the issue was made even worse by an ugly air…
How to Add Height to Your Garden
Jacki Kellum Garden 2022 I subscribe to the gardening principle that gardens should be layered, with taller plants in the back, medium-sized plants in front of those, and the shortest plants in front of the other two layers. The magazine Fine Gardening provided the following graphic to explain that tenet: Fine Gardening September and October…
How to Grow Lavender
This is an update on my attempt to grow lavender in Mississippi. “Attempt” is the opperative word. While I was able to grow lavender in New Jersey, my attempts to do the same thing in Mississippi failed. Bottom line: It is too hot in Mississippi to grow lavender. According to Gary Bachman, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist…
Flowers that Grow Well in Mississippi
The Following Information is from the Mississippi State University Extension Service: Selected Annual Flowering Plants For Mississippi Gardens Annuals Scientific name Light Height Spacing Remarks Ageratum Ageratum houstonianum Full sun 6-20” 9-12” Edging; tall cultivars make good cut flowers Alyssum Lobularia maritima Sun to part shade 3-4” 6-8” Edging;…
Rue – A Host Plant for Gorgeous Butterflies
Rue Growing in Jacki Kellum’s Garden – 2023 Apparently, rue is the only plant that the former occupants of my house planted. Rue is a an old, Biblical-times plant that was essential at that time. In the USA, it has lost favor among most gardeners, but the former occupants of this house moved here from…