The Ancient Egyptian End of the World and the Mythology of Beer

Part of a painted wooden mummy coffin from the Late Period (664-525 BCE) showing
a mummy with a goddess at its head, a double bird-headed god and a winged eye above it.
Sourced here.

What: Join us for a pre-St. Patrick day’s celebration of one of the world’s oldest and most beloved drinks – Beer! Ava Forte Vitali, from our Death and The Occult in the Ancient World Series, will give us a quick glimpse into a few of the gods, goddesses, myths and ancient festivals associated with the drink, paying close attention to the Ancient Egyptian Legend of the End of the World, celebrated March 12. Then stay and mingle with other like-minded enthusiasts and enjoy a few bottles on us, provided by Brooklyn Brewery!
When: Thursday, March 13th, 2014  |  8pm 
Where: Observatory: 543 Union St Brooklyn
Cost: $12