Corona’s real life background includes archeology and the study of indigenous languages, particularly in the areas surrounding Egypt. Her degrees include archaeological sciences and a masters in biomedical forensic egyptology. In SL, Corona is also the creator of the Library Temple of Seshat (Goddess of Librarians) on the Tourmaline Island sim.

This first talk at the Reader’s Garden’s new location included an exploration of how ancient cultures pass down information about themselves over the centuries. One obvious way, noted Corona, is the written record. As explained, the Egyptians were well known for their written records, but importance must also be given to the un-written record that continues to be passed down in the form of “myths and legends”.  

Within these myths and legends resided a connection to the pronunciation of the hieroglyphic language also known as the language of the K’em. Corona explained that the K’em was the term used by ancient Egyptians to refer to themselves as a people. She also noted that the known K’em texts are not relegated to the existence of discovered stone texts, but also include papyrus scrolls with subject matter including scientific and mathematical knowledge.