Studies on the vignettes from chapter 17 of the Book of the dead : I : the image of mś.w Bdšt in ancient Egyptian mythology /
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This work is a comprehensive study of the myth of the Egyptian deities mś.w Bdšt, 'Children of Weakness', and the scene depicting the cat, cutting off the head of the serpent under the branches of the išd-tree found on a number of 'Book of the Dead', chapter 17 vignettes.
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Previously issued in print: 2016. :
1 online resource : illustrations (black and white, and colour). :
Specialized. :
9781784914516 (ebook) :
The Nile mosaic of Palestrina : early evidence of Egyptian religion in Italy /
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The famous Nile Mosaic of Palestrina, ancient Praeneste in central Italy, dating to c. 100 B.C., is one of the earliest large mosaics which have been preserved from the classical world. It presents a unique, comprehensive picture of Egypt and Nubia. The interpretation of the mosaic is disputed, suggestions ranging from an exotic decoration to a topographical picture or a religious allegory. The present study demonstrates that the mosaic depicts rituals connected with Isis and Osiris and the yearly Nile flood. The presence of these Egyptian religious scenes at Praeneste can be explained by the assimilation of isis and Fortuna, the tutelary goddess of Praeneste, and by the interpretation of the mosaic as a symbol of divine providence.
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1 online resource (viii, 409 pages, [78] pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) :
Includes bibliographical references (p. 383-398) and index. :
9789004283831 :
0927-7633 ; :
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