This led to the release of different adaptations of the story, such as American epic drama film “The Egyptian”, released in 1954. The film is based on the Finish best-selling novel “Snuhi, The Egyptian” written by Mika Waltari, and released in 1945.Another worldwide story that is adapted from Ancient Egyptian literature is “Cinderella”. It is originally inspired by the story of “Rhodopis”, according to El Shafei. Written in the first century B.C, it revolves around a beautiful girl whose mother gives her a closed box containing a pair of slippers. Rhodopis’ stepmother and half sisters oppress her.One day, Rhodopis seeks to discover the treasure of her mother’s box, and she finds the pair of slippers.

Source: Egypt Today January 03, 2018 17:03 UTC