The Egyptians Ancient Egypt Egypt and the Nile The Old Kingdom Building the Pyramids The Middle Kingdom Pharaohs The New Kingdom Religion Preparing for the Next World Towns and Cities Sculpture and Painting Craftsmen Writing Children and Education Farmers Trade and Ships Family Life Food and Drink Games and Hunting	Fly Whisk Flies can be a nuisance in Egypt. A fly whisk like this was also a sign of authority, like a police officer's club.   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: Towns and Cities