Barrett was not involved in the new study. “Inebriation played an important ritual role in some ancient Egyptian festivals, ...

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Barrett was not involved in the new study. “Inebriation played an important ritual role in some ancient Egyptian festivals, especially festivals associated with the flooding of the Nile,” Barrett said ...