Hathor Rising
The Power of the Goddess in Ancient Egypt
$61.84
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
6 January 1997
Summary
The first book to seriously examine the feminine aspect of Egyptian religion sheds new light on the important role of the goddess Hathor-Sekhmet. This accessible study sheds much new light on ancient Egypt and provides a powerful new perspective on women’s theology. The text is accompanied by nearly 200 striking and unusual illustrations.
Drawing from temple art, myths, rituals, and poetry, Hathor Rising is the first book to seriously examine the feminine aspect of the comple…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780892816217 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 089281621X |
| Author: | Alison Roberts, PH. D. Roberts |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 6 January 1997 |
| Weight: | 501g |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 203mm x 13mm |
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” Hathor Rising covers such Egyptian leaders as Queen Nefertiti and the female Pharaoh Hatshepsut intelligently and in detail, shedding new light on old facts.”
“Hathor Rising covers such Egyptian leaders as Queen Nefertiti and the female Pharaoh Hatshepsut intelligently and in detail, shedding new light on old facts.” * Magical Blend *
About The Author
Alison Roberts
Alison Roberts, Ph.D., studied ancient Egyptian and Akkadian at the University of Oxford. She completed her doctoral thesis “Cult Objects of Hathor” in 1984, and has since written and lectured on ancient Egypt. She lives in England.
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