This is what happens when you try to transcribe ancient Egyptian papyrus. It's like trying to read hieroglyphs through a hangover.
Transcribing papyrus is a delicate process, much like trying to tame a cat. First, you have to find the right papyrus. Not too brittle, not too soggy. Then you have to unroll it without it unrolling you.
Would you like to see more of our ancient Egyptian papyrus transcriptions? Check out the lost city of Lexicon or our collection of ancient Egyptian ink pottery.