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There are a lot of stories connected to ancient Egypt among the many nations of this world. Indeed, the history of this great nation contains many exciting elements, but what provides a better insight into ancient Egypt and its incredibly imaginative inhabitants is the mythology.At the center of ancient Egyptian culture, sacrifices and rituals were dedicated to enthralling gods in Egyptian mythology. Horus, Isis, and Osiris are but a few. With their...
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A varied and charming collection of 17 papers that bring something new about the people from many countries and backgrounds who traveled to, from and within Egypt and the Near East, either singly or as a group, and explored, observed and recorded, or stayed for a short period of time to improve their health or simply to enjoy the experience.
While some travelers kept a diary or journal that has survived until today, others did not. Their travels...
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En este libro he querido resumir y destacar El Imperio Nuevo. Esta etapa fue un momento de esplendor, fue el "Siglo de Oro" de la literatura egipcia, y también hablaré de los orígenes y misterios sobre el rey Tutankhamón.
Egipto es la tierra de Dioses y Faraones, el territorio más fascinante de la Antigüedad para alcanzar la eternidad, los egipcios levantaron pirámides y construcciones de grandes magnitudes, tesoros llenos de riqueza.
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The story of the world's greatest civilization spans 4,000 years of history that have shaped the world. It is full of spectacular cities and epic stories-an evolving society rich in inventors, heroes, heroines, villains, artisans, and pioneers. Professor Joann Fletcher pulls together the complete story of Egypt, charting the rise and fall of the ancient Egyptians while putting their whole world into a context to which we can all relate.
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The objects found in the graves of the predynastic Egyptians, i.e., vessels of food, flint knives, and other weapons, etc., prove that these early dwellers in the Nile Valley believed in some kind of a future existence. However, as the art of writing was unknown to them, their graves contain no inscriptions, and we can only infer from texts of the dynastic period what their ideas about the other world were. They did not consider it of great importance...
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Fascinating book explores the underlying concept of the changeless as the basis of Egyptian religion, and how it unifies what scholars had believed to be an unrelated jungle of weird myths, doctrines, and practices generated by local cults. Relation of the idea of the changeless to moral and political philosophy, Egyptian government and society, literature and art. Chronological Table. Index. Preface. 32 halftones.
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Many Egyptologists believe that most religious ceremonies and magical rituals preserved in Temple and tomb reliefs were observed initially in dramatic form to convey a transcendental ambiance to the teaching. Edfu's sacred drama inscribed on the inner west wall of the temple precinct was not the least revered of its literary traditions. It tells how the Neter confronts Set in eleven reliefs after attaining the majority and claiming Asar's throne,...
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In addition to his 40-year career at the British Museum, Sir Ernest Alfred Thompson Wallis Budge was a prolific and popular author who specialized in books on ancient Egypt. The Dwellers on the Nile remains among the most comprehensive and readable histories of daily life in ancient Egypt, covering the Egyptian family and school; furniture, jewelry, food and drink; society, work, and play; Egyptian religion and its numerous gods, temples, and priests;...
69) My Story
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In "My Story" by Ahmed El-Mokadem, readers are transported into the heart of Egypt, a land rich in history and mystery. This captivating novel follows Walhan, a fictional character who personifies the spirit and passion of Egypt. As an envoy of his nation's enduring spirit, Walhan's reflections on his life journey offer a profound understanding of his profound connection to his homeland.
Through Walhan's eyes, we experience the vibrancy of Egypt,...
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9 of the most interesting and important Egyptian legends in hieroglyphic texts with literal translations on facing pages. Included are The Legend of the Creation, The Legend of the Destruction of Mankind, The Legend of Isis and Osiris, and more, enhanced with 19 illustrations from Egyptian art.
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Indispensable reference by noted Egyptologist contains every word of ancient Egyptian text, vital repository of Egyptian religious doctrine, grouped according to hieroglyphic symbols in the standard scholarly system of Roman alphabetization. A phonetic version and definition are provided for each word, along with a helpful Index to English equivalents of Egyptian words in the text.
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Déjese maravillar por la cultura, tecnología y conquistas de la mítica civilización del Nilo: Desde los poblados predinásticos, las Pirámides del Reino Antiguo, la literatura del Reino Medio y el arte del Reino Nuevo hasta su anexión final a Roma. Mentuhotep II, Hatsepsut, Akhenaton, Tutankamón, Ramsés II. Una historia del Antiguo Egipto actualizada, moderna y completa. La obra propone introducirnos en la Historia del Antiguo Egipto, un mundo...
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Literature and mythologyFrom the New Kingdom, only ten narratives survive. These stories assume that their readers have a deep understanding of Egyptian mythology.It describes a prince who is doomed to die by a snake, crocodile, or dog, as the world's oldest fairy tale. There is no ending in the story, but it is likely that the prince was saved by the spirited princess whose hand he wins in a jumping contest.. As an extended version of the Osiris...
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Volume 1 of the most comprehensive, scholarly work on Osiris. Includes translations of numerous texts, reproductions of classical Egyptian art - iconography, the Heaven of Osiris, liturgy, shrines and mysteries, funeral and burial practices, human sacrifice, judge of the dead, links between Osiris worship and African religions, much more.
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The Seven Hermetic principles of living are mentalism, correspondence, vibration, polarity, gender, rhythm, and causation. Chandler explains how applying these principles can enhance our modern understanding of social, political, psychological, and spiritual matters. Foreword by Ivan Van Sertima.
76) Ancient Egypt
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All the essential facts on ancient Egypt covering mummification, the pharaohs, the pyramids and the mysterious rituals. The ancient Egyptians have fascinated and enthralled the minds of millions down the centuries. With extensive scientific knowledge, splendid architecture and many artistic and cultural achievements, their civilization stood apart as being ahead of its time. This compact and informative guide is perfect for all those studying ancient...
77) Roman d'Ahiqar
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Le Roman d'Ahiqar est la plus ancienne histoire israélite survivante, avec des copies connues en araméen remontant au 5ème siècle avant JC. Comme il a été traduit dans de nombreuses langues au cours des deux derniers millénaires et demi, il possède désormais plusieurs noms et traductions, dont le Roman d'Ahiqar, les Paroles d'Ahiqar, et diverses variantes du nom, dont Achiacharos, du grec traduction, Ảḥyqr de la traduction araméenne,...
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Defence. Attack. Symbolism. The development of warfare in any society provides an evocative glance into the lives (and deaths) of our predecessors. This is never more the case than with that most enticing of ancient civilisations, Ancient Egypt. Follow Rebecca Dean through the fascinating world of mysterious figures such as Tutankhamun and Nefertiti, examining not only the history and development of ancient Egyptian warfare, but the weapons used and...
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Written by perhaps the most prolific, erudite Egyptologist of the 20th century, this solid guide to hieroglyphics remains the standard introduction. Budge gives the history of hieroglyphic writing, its evolution into hieratic and demotic scripts, and the fascinating tale of its decipherment by Young, Champollion, Åkerblad, and others.
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Egypt's temples are the temporary residence of the Neter and the location of its mysteries. "Mysteries" refers to the complete knowledge of the Neter's powers and manifestations, as well as how this knowledge is accessed by those connected to it. Among the reports of ancient travelers, we find references to the mysteries practiced in Egyptian temples. Although the activities were universally known, only those qualified to participate had access to...
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