Jason Whitmarsh
@jason-whitmarsh
Jason S. Whitmarsh is a professor of Humanities at St. Johns River State College in northeast Florida, teaching introductory courses and period courses focusing on Greek & Roman eras. He holds an MA in Humanities from Florida State University with a specialization in Classics. His areas of focus include Egypt, particularly the 18th dynasty, Greece and the Hellenistic Age, and late Republican Rome and the early Roman Empire.
Areas of Expertise
The Story of Hatshepsut, Egypt’s Female Pharaoh That Was Forgotten
Hatshepsut was Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh, but her reign was erased from history. Nevertheless, her legacy ensured Egypt endured for centuries beyond her death.
Brother-Sister Marriages in Ancient Egypt
Marriage between brother and sister was common among Egyptian royalty. It kept bloodlines pure and reflected the divine marriage of the gods, Osiris and Isis.
Mummified Cats: Companion Cats and Feline Worship in Ancient Egypt
Cats were so revered in ancient Egypt that they were even mummified to accompany people into the afterlife. Cats were pets, protectors, and eternal companions.
Eye of Horus Symbol: Meaning & Myth
The Eye of Horus—not to be confused with the Eye of Ra—was a powerful symbol of royal protection and kingship in ancient Egypt.