Egyptian Pictograph IS Reflexology

Yes, the familiar Egyptian pictograph of work on feet is reflexology.

It’s been a matter of debate over the years: what does the pictograph from the tomb of Ankh-Mahor in Saqarra, Egypt? Surgery? Massage? A pedicure? Or, is it reflexology?

To read about the debate, see http://reflexologylive.blogspot.com/2016/04/ancient- egyptian-footwork-reflexology.html

Engy El-Kilany of Minia University cites his reasons for the the pictograph as a depiction of reflexology in his article “Foot Care: Uncommon Scenes in Ancient Egypt.” Among his thoughts: there is no mention of practitioner titles as pedicurists or manicurists; no instruments are shown to indicate surgery; “the practitioners handling the tips of fingers and toes in such a way which may cause some pain; this is a further evidence that this is a reflexology service and not a pedicure;”and “accompanying texts that represent the manipulation of hands and feet for medical purpose.”

 Also included in this interesting article is commentary on the importance of foot care as part of cleanliness and grooming in ancient Egypt. The rich had special care while commoners received care at markets. Depicted as following behind the King is a sandal bearer with sandals in one hand an a ewer to hold water for a foot washing.

Read more and take a look at the full illustrations of 13 foot care scenes from ancient time in Egypt.

https://www.academia.edu/30479988/ Foot_Care_Uncommon_Scenes_in_Ancient_Egypt_By_Engy_El_Kilany_Associat ed_Professor_in_Tourist_Guidance_Dep_Faculty_of_Tourism_and_Hotels.

Read about the discovery of the pictograph, the find of a lifetime for one reflexologist http://reflexologylive.blogspot.com/2016/04/history-rediscovered-story-of- egyptian.html