Denial is a River in Egypt: How the Nile Became a Global Expression

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Denial is a River in Egypt: How the Nile Became a Global Expression

Few places in the world are as deeply intertwined with a river as Egypt is with the Nile. For centuries, the Nile has been the lifeblood of Egyptian civilization, so much so that a common saying in Egyptian culture declares, “The river runs in Egyptians’ blood.” The Nile’s influence, however, extends far beyond Egypt’s borders. Over the years, it has permeated global culture, from literature and film to the digital age, where it continues to ins…