This book identifies; for the first time since antiquity; the sources and meanings of more than 50 ancient Egyptian symbols; including the Eye of Horus; evil god Seth and his strange head; 10 major crowns; and the symbolic foundations of Osirian mythology; backbone of ancient Egyptian religion for more than 2000 years. These are paradigm-changing discoveries. Most of them are based on detailed examinations of living examples of ancient Egypt's two sacred flowers - the Blue and the White Waterlilies - and on resurrection texts found in ancient Egyptian tombs. More than 300 detailed illustrations; beautifully presented; make these discoveries easy to understand and appreciate. The book is organized for the general reader and scholar alike.
#3103835 in Books Joan Druett 2015-03-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .54 x 5.50l; .55 #File Name: 099411527X238 pagesLady Castaways
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. A breed of hardy women with salt in their veinsBy M. Muir“Lady Castaways†offers an eclectic mix and insightful account of the misfortune of various females and their behaviour when confronted with the trauma of being shipwrecked.I avoid saying a cross section of women because; in most cases; these women are the wives of sea captains. For them the dangers of the deep are not unknown; even so; how they face up to the diabolical situations they find themselves in; often being the sole female aboard; is remarkable. While some suffer at the hands of fellow (male) victims; most show incredible courage. Even prior to the ship foundering some demonstrate qualities of leadership; seamanship and nautical instinct.“Lady Castaways†is a readable and well researched collection of tales about ladies who have survived a shipwreck and lived to tell the tale. Thanks to maritime historian; Joan Druett; for bringing these oft forgotten stories to life.Recommended.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Interesting starts; no follow-upBy UrBiggestFanThis appears to be a collection of mostly previously published short articles. Several of them were interesting enough to have been the basis of a a good research and writing project; but this book doesn't provide the results of any such effort.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy M. PayneNot one story but several similar stories - jumped around a bit for me.
