Symbols of Ancient Egypt in the Late Period
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Symbols of Ancient Egypt in the Late Period

The Twenty-first Dynasty

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Symbols of Ancient Egypt in the Late Period

The Twenty-first Dynasty

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The series Religion and Society (RS) contributes to the exploration of religions as social systems– both in Western and non-Western societies; in particular, it examines religions in their differentiation from, and intersection with, other cultural systems, such as art, economy, law and politics. Due attention is given to paradigmatic case or comparative studies that exhibit a clear theoretical orientation with the empirical and historical data of religion and such aspects of religion as ritual, the religious imagination, constructions of tradition, iconography, or media. In addition, the formation of religious communities, their construction of identity, and their relation to society and the wider public are key issues of this series.

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Publisher
De Gruyter
Year
2014
Print ISBN
9789027976222
eBook ISBN
9783110801804
Edition
1
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Ancient Religion

Table of contents

  1. List of abbreviations
  2. List of illustrations
  3. Introduction
  4. Chapter 1: Method
  5. A. Changes in style in art
  6. B. Changes in the role of the king in the life of Egypt
  7. 1. Old Kingdom
  8. 2. First Intermediate Period
  9. 3. Middle Kingdom
  10. 4. Second Intermediate Period
  11. 5. New Kingdom
  12. 6. Twenty-first Dynasty
  13. C. The pre-logical mentality of the ancient Egyptians
  14. D. Changes in cosmic beliefs
  15. 1. Old Kingdom
  16. 2. Middle Kingdom
  17. 3. New Kingdom
  18. 4. Twenty-first Dynasty
  19. E. Traditions in classical authors
  20. Chapter 2: Historical Background of the Twenty-first Dynasty
  21. A. The coming of Herihor
  22. B. Piankh and Smendes I
  23. C. Pinedjem I and Masaharta
  24. D. Menkheperre
  25. E. Neferkare and Psusennes I
  26. F. Smendes II
  27. G. Amunemope
  28. H. Pinedjem II and Osochor
  29. I. Siamun and Psusennes II
  30. Chapter 3: Artistic Trends in the Twenty-first Dynasty
  31. A. Retention of earlier monuments by the rulers in Thebes
  32. 1. by Herihor
  33. 2. by Piankh
  34. 3. by Pinedjem I
  35. 4. by Masaharta
  36. 5. by Menkheperre
  37. 6. by Pinedjem II
  38. 7. by Psusennes II
  39. B. Style of the sarcophagi in the Twenty-first Dynasty
  40. 1. The covers
  41. 2. The boxes
  42. C. Ornaments with the mummy
  43. 1. The mummy wrappings
  44. 2. Leather braces and ‘pendeloques’
  45. 3. Collars
  46. 4. Ornaments on the ehest
  47. 5. Ornaments around the head
  48. 6. Ornaments on the arms and hands
  49. 7. Ornaments in the ears
  50. 8. Ornaments on the knees, legs, and feet
  51. 9. Ornaments on the abdomen
  52. 10. Ornaments inside the body
  53. 11. Flowers and garlands
  54. 12. Ornaments found inside the Tanis sarcophagi in unspecified locations
  55. D. Ornaments outside the sarcophagi
  56. E. Canopic vases
  57. F. Ushabtis
  58. G. Papyri
  59. H. Wall decorations in tombs
  60. 1. Tombs in Thebes
  61. 2. Tombs in Mit Rahineh
  62. 3. The tomb of Psusennes in Tanis
  63. I. Wall decorations in houses
  64. J. Wall decorations in temples
  65. Chapter 4: The ‘Significance’ of Symbols: Three Levels in Their Use
  66. A. Symbolism of numbers
  67. 1. Two
  68. 2. Four
  69. 3. Three
  70. 4. Seven
  71. B. Symbolism of objects associated with burials
  72. 1. Markings on the shroud
  73. 2. Markings on the linen and the leather ‘braces’
  74. 3. Markings on the plaque above the embalming wound
  75. 4. Figurines with the viscera
  76. 5. Amulets with the mummy
  77. 6. Scarabs
  78. C. Symbolism of color
  79. D. Designs and texts on papyri
  80. Chapter 5: The ‘Significance’ of Symbols: Their Complexity
  81. A. Definitions
  82. 1. Distinction between a symbol and a sign
  83. 2. Potency
  84. B. Wide scope of a symbol’s applicability
  85. C. Objective and subjective attitudes toward symbols
  86. D. Contradictory values within symbols
  87. E. Symbols of aggression
  88. Chapter 6: The ‘Significance’ of Symbols: Their Values
  89. A. A concept of stability
  90. B. The concept of ‘Truth’
  91. C. Stability and Truth as values in cosmic symbols
  92. D. Mystery in Egyptian religion
  93. E. The concept of‘Life’
  94. F. The concept of personal dignity
  95. G. The role of mythology
  96. Chapter 7: The Scarab
  97. A. Varied forms
  98. B. Its cosmic significance
  99. C. A symbol of birth, resurrection, transformations
  100. D. A father symbol
  101. E. A symbol of power
  102. Chapter 8: The Falcon
  103. A. Varied forms
  104. B. Its cosmic significance
  105. C. A symbol of birth, resurrection, transformations
  106. D. A guide and aid to the deceased
  107. E. A symbol of power
  108. Chapter 9: The Vulture
  109. A. Varied forms
  110. B. Its cosmic significance
  111. C. A symbol of birth, resurrection, transformations
  112. D. A guide and aid to the deceased
  113. E. A symbol of power
  114. Chapter 10: The Winged Solar Disk
  115. A. Varied forms
  116. B. Its cosmic significance
  117. C. A god with whom the deceased may be identified
  118. D. A guide and aid to the deceased
  119. E. A symbol of power
  120. Notes
  121. Plates
  122. Index