The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of Ancient Egypt
Author | : Toby A. H. Wilkinson |
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Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2008 |
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Author | : Toby A. H. Wilkinson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2008 |
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Author | : Toby A. H. Wilkinson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Egypt |
ISBN | : 9780500051375 |
Author | : Toby Wilkinson |
Publisher | : Thames and Hudson |
Total Pages | : 276 |
Release | : 2008-05-27 |
Genre | : History |
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This dictionary provides a handy and accessibly written reference guide to an often bewildering array of kings and dynasties, gods and goddesses, temples and tombs.
Author | : toby wilkinson |
Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780500051375 |
A single-volume, illustrated reference to ancient Egypt features entries for each major archaeological site, the rulers and their dynasties, and key cultural topics, in a guide that includes coverage of specialist terms and processes. By the author of Genesis of the Pharaohs.
Author | : Manfred Lurker |
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Total Pages | : 142 |
Release | : 1986 |
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Author | : Manfred Lurker |
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Total Pages | : 142 |
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Author | : Manfred Lurker |
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Total Pages | : 142 |
Release | : 1984 |
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Author | : Garry J. Shaw |
Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2014-04-22 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0500772010 |
An authoritative guide to the Egyptian myths that sheds new light on an ancient way of understanding the world This survey of Egyptian mythology explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the creation and evolution of the world and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypt’s deities in the natural environment; the inventive ways in which the Egyptians dealt with the invisible forces all around them; and their beliefs about life after death. Through his engaging narrative, Garry Shaw guides us through the mythic adventures of such famous deities as Osiris, the god murdered by his jealous brother Seth; the magical and sometimes devious Isis, who plotted to gain the power of the sun god Re; and Horus, who defeated his uncle Seth to become king of Egypt. He also introduces us to lesser known myths, such as the rebellions against Re; Geb’s quest for Re’s magical wig; and the flaying of the unfortunate god Nemty. From stars and heavenly bodies sailing on boats, to the wind as manifestation of the god Shu, to gods, goddesses, ghosts, and demons—beings that could be aggressive, helpful, wise, or dangerous—Shaw goes on to explain how the Egyptians encountered the mythological in their everyday lives.
Author | : Toby Wilkinson |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 455 |
Release | : 2007-09-18 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1136753761 |
Authoritative and up-to-date, this key single-volume work is a thematic exploration of ancient Egyptian civilization and culture as it was expressed down the centuries.Including topics rarely covered elsewhere as well as new perspectives, this work comprises thirty-two original chapters written by international experts. Each chapter gives an overvi
Author | : Bill Manley |
Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2018-01-23 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 0500774099 |
An insightful volume delving into the enduringly compelling art of ancient Egypt, from a new historical perspective The art and architecture of Egypt during the age of the pharaohs continue to capture the imagination of the modern world. Among the great creative achievements of ancient Egypt are a set of constant forms: archetypes in art and architecture in which the origins of concepts such as authority, divinity, beauty, and meaning are readily discernible. Whether adapted to fine, delicate jewelry or colossal statues, these forms maintain a human face—with human ideas and emotions. These artistic templates, and the ideas they articulated, were refined and reinvented through dozens of centuries, until scenes first created for the earliest kings, around 3000 BCE, were eventually used to represent Roman emperors and the last officials of pre-Christian Egypt. Bill Manley’s account of the art of ancient Egypt draws on the finest works through more than 3,000 years and places celebrated masterpieces, from the Narmer palette to Tutankhamun’s gold mask, in their original contexts in the tombs, temples, and palaces of the pharaohs and their citizens.