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Were the ancient Egyptians aware that the brain was responsible for thought and abstract thinking? If not, where did they believe thoughts, feelings, and emotions originate from? When/how exactly did we come to fully appreciate the role of the brain in perception and thinking?

by /u/guilty_as_cataline in /r/AskHistorians

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