Keywords
Óstraca, Egipto Romano, Avicultura, Aves, Alimentación, Papirología, Historia De La Alimentación, Ostraca, Roman Egypt, Poultry Farming, Birds, Food, Papyrology, Food History
Óstraca de Edfa: las aves en la alimentación del Egipto romano
Abstract
El capítulo estudia un óstracon procedente de Edfa como fuente para conocer la cría y el aprovechamiento de aves en el Egipto de época romana. El documento permite relacionar la información papirológica con los conocimientos históricos sobre la notable tradición avícola egipcia y la especialización de quienes participaban en esta actividad. El trabajo analiza la conexión existente entre la crianza de aves, su sacrificio, el comercio y la preparación de distintas piezas para el consumo. También considera otros aprovechamientos, como la producción de huevos y plumas. A partir de una fuente documental breve, el estudio muestra la complejidad de las actividades económicas y profesionales asociadas a la alimentación y pone de manifiesto la continuidad y vitalidad de la avicultura durante el período grecorromano.
The chapter examines an ostracon from Edfa as a source for understanding poultry breeding and the use of birds in Roman Egypt. The document connects papyrological evidence with historical knowledge concerning the long Egyptian tradition of poultry farming and the specialized activities performed by those involved in this occupation. The study explores the relationship between bird breeding, slaughtering, trade and the preparation of different parts for consumption. It also considers other uses of poultry, including the production of eggs and feathers. Through the analysis of a brief documentary source, the chapter reveals the complexity of the economic and professional activities associated with food production and demonstrates the continuity and vitality of poultry farming in Egypt during the Greco-Roman period.
The chapter examines an ostracon from Edfa as a source for understanding poultry breeding and the use of birds in Roman Egypt. The document connects papyrological evidence with historical knowledge concerning the long Egyptian tradition of poultry farming and the specialized activities performed by those involved in this occupation. The study explores the relationship between bird breeding, slaughtering, trade and the preparation of different parts for consumption. It also considers other uses of poultry, including the production of eggs and feathers. Through the analysis of a brief documentary source, the chapter reveals the complexity of the economic and professional activities associated with food production and demonstrates the continuity and vitality of poultry farming in Egypt during the Greco-Roman period.
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