What does the story of beer tell you about social and gender in ancient southwest asia and egypt?

Beer can tell us a story about the social and gender roles in ancient South West Asia and Egypt. During these times, beer was used as a way of payment. Those who were given more, worked more, or had higher positions. Sumerian temple workforces were given sila of beer a day; or two American pints.

from the point of view of the king he did nothing wrong because he believes that all property is his property

but to the colonists he is doing wrong because they get no say in the way their own home is used

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~courtney