Demotic song

Demotic song refers to music performed in Demotic, an ancient Egyptian script and spoken language used by everyday people from around 650 BCE to 400 CE. It was a simplified form of hieratic writing, making it accessible for common use. Songs in Demotic often included themes of daily life, love, religion, and social issues, serving as cultural expression for ordinary Egyptians. These songs provide valuable insights into historical customs and language, blending elements of personal emotion and societal context, and are studied today by scholars interested in ancient Egypt's language and culture.