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The Importance Of The Heart In The Ancient Egyptian Religion

The Importance Of The Heart In The Ancient Egyptian Religion

Meyer, Isaac

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Religion General Ancient EgyptProgramming

ISBN10: 1161565655
ISBN13: 9781161565652
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Importance of the Heart in the Ancient Egyptian Religion by Isaac Meyer is a comprehensive study of the role of the heart in the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Egypt. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including religious texts, tomb inscriptions, and archaeological evidence, Meyer explores the significance of the heart in Egyptian mythology, cosmology, and ritual. He examines the role of the heart in the weighing of the soul in the afterlife, the importance of heart amulets and offerings, and the symbolism of the heart in Egyptian art and architecture. Meyer also discusses the ways in which the heart was linked to other aspects of Egyptian religion, such as the cult of the sun god Ra and the worship of Osiris, the god of the dead. Through his analysis, Meyer offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex and multifaceted world of ancient Egyptian religion, and sheds light on the enduring legacy of this civilization's beliefs and practices.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Scarabs, by Isaac Meyer. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594912.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.

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