Egyptian Personification Of Stars And The Temple Of Isis And Denderah

Egyptian Personification Of Stars And The Temple Of Isis And Denderah

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""Egyptian Personification of Stars and the Temple of Isis and Denderah"" by J. Norman Lockyer is a detailed exploration of ancient Egyptian astronomy and mythology. Lockyer examines the way that the ancient Egyptians personified stars and constellations, assigning them human-like qualities and attributes. He also explores the role of the temple of Isis at Denderah in Egyptian religion and astronomy, analyzing the astronomical alignments and symbolism of the temple's architecture and artwork. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the complex and sophisticated worldview of the ancient Egyptians, and sheds light on the ways in which they understood and interacted with the natural world. With detailed illustrations and careful analysis, ""Egyptian Personification of Stars and the Temple of Isis and Denderah"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian culture, astronomy, or mythology.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dawn of Astronomy, by J. Norman Lockyer. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591123.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781162838540
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 24
Weight: 58g
Height: 191mm
Width: 234mm
Spine width: 1mm