The Ancient Egyptian Tale of Two Brothers: A Mythological, Religious, Literary and Historico-Political Study

Langue : anglais

Edité par Bannerstone Press, Oakville, CT, 2008

0977409422 / 9780977409426

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Rare. This fascinating soft cover book is xiii + 226 pages in length, with 29 text figures. Our copy is in near fine condition. There is minor underling on 2 pages. Photographs are available. "What is the meaning of this story from antiquity, so similar in form to the European folktale? The "Tale of Two Brothers" describes a rite of passage, telling the the nearly universal story of a handsome and chaste young shepherd who rejects seduction by a powerful older woman and, after many adventures, becomes king. The story of this shepherd, Bata, is intertwined with that of his brother Anubis who, deceived at first, is unceasing in his efforts to restore his brother and eventually becomes king himself. The tale also has traits peculiar to ancient Egypt, notably that the main characters are gods as well as kings. Bata and Anubis are both divine figures connected with Egypts mortuary cults, and their story is replete with religious symbols of rebirth. Using comparative analysis, the author makes a major contribution to our understanding of a story that has puzzled folklorists for almost 140 years. At the same time, she constructs a model for examining ancient narratives, neither denying their cultural context nor allowing it to impede understanding. To provide this ancient context, Susan Tower Hollis utilizes a variety of works, including literary, mythological and wisdom texts, cultic materials, historical and political works, and Egyptian paintings, reliefs and sculptures. The second edition of this classic and long out-of-print text takes into account further scholarship on the "Tale of Two Brothers" since its original publication in 1990 and contains a new, updated bibliography".…

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Titre
The Ancient Egyptian Tale of Two Brothers: A Mythological, Religious, Literary and Historico-Political Study
Auteur
Hollis, Susan Tower
Éditeur
Bannerstone Press, Oakville, CT
Année de publication
2008
État de l'article
Near Fine
Jaquette
No Jacket
Reliure
Soft cover
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
0977409422
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9780977409426
Édition
2nd Edition

Egyptology Titles

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A large collection of privately owned publications, mostly relating to ancient Egypt (all periods), Nubia, and the surrounding areas, which have been gathered together over the course of the last fifty years. Books range from second-hand in good condition to extremely rare, with a number of recently acquired brand new volumes. Over the years I have also procured a selection of withdrawn university library books. The collection further includes a significant number of scholarly journals and popular magazines about the ancient world. Please browse the titles currently available. Additional works are still being added. There are hundreds more yet to be listed. If you should have any questions about any of these offerings, please feel free to inquire. Emails are attempted to be answered in an expeditious manner. Your purchases are always carefully wrapped and shipped promptly. The books come from a smoke-free household. Photographs are available to those seriously interested.…

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