
Egyptian Tales, Translated from the Papyri - First Series IVth To XIIth Dynasty
- 100 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Egyptian Tales, Translated from the Papyri - First Series IVth To XIIth Dynasty
About this book
Step into the world of Ancient Egypt with Flinders Petrie's captivating collection of tales.
Originally published in 1899, Egyptian Tales, Translated from the Papyri - First Series IVth to XIIth Dynasty by the pioneering British archaeologist Flinders Petrie offers a fascinating glimpse into the stories that circulated in Ancient Egypt. These translated tales provide insight into the beliefs, values, and daily lives of a civilisation that continues to intrigue the modern world.
Flinders Petrie (1853–1942) was a groundbreaking archaeologist whose meticulous methods revolutionised the study of ancient history. Born in Kent, England, he demonstrated an early passion for archaeology, surveying Roman monuments as a teenager. Over his illustrious career, Petrie made significant discoveries, including the Merneptah Stele, a critical artifact in understanding Ancient Egypt. His dedication to the field earned him a knighthood in 1923.
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Table of contents
- EGYPTIAN TALES Ivth To Xiith Dynasty
- Flinders Petrie
- INTRODUCTION
- TALES OF THE MAGICIANS
- KHAFRA’S TALE
- BAUFRA’S TALE
- HORDEDEF’S TALE
- IXTH DYNASTY: THE PEASANT AND THE WORKMAN
- XIITH DYNASTY: THE SHIPWRECKED SAILOR
- XIITH DYNASTY: THE ADVENTURES OF SANEHAT