Papers from a symposium held at Memphis State University in April 1987. Contents: Graeco-Roman Uses and Abuses of Ramesside Traditions (Robert S. Bianchi); Elements of Stability and Instability in Ramesside Egypt: The Succession to the Throne (M.L. Bierbrier); Ramesses - Re Who Creates the God (M. Eaton-Krauss); Latest Excavations in Memphis: Progress Report (G.A. Gaballa); The Blessing of Ptah (Ogden Goelet, Jr); Ramesses II - Appearance and Reality...