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Author : Charlotte Brewster Jordan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book Sphinx-lore written by Charlotte Brewster Jordan and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Christiane Zivie-Coche
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801489549
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (895 download)
Download or read book Sphinx written by Christiane Zivie-Coche and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sphinxes are legion in Egypt--what is so special about this one?... We shall take a stroll around the monument itself, scrutinizing its special features and analyzing the changes it experienced throughout its history. The evidence linked to the statue will enable us to trace its evolution... down to the worship it received in the first centuries of our own era, when Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans mingled together in devotion to this colossus, illustrious witness to a past that was already more than two millennia old."--from the IntroductionThe Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the few monuments from ancient Egypt familiar to nearly everyone. In a land where the colossal is part of the landscape, it still stands out, the largest known statue in Egypt. Originally constructed as the image of King Chephren, builder of the second of the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx later acquired new fame in the guise of the sun god Harmakhis. Major construction efforts in the New Kingdom and Roman Period transformed the monument and its environs into an impressive place of pilgrimage, visited until the end of pagan antiquity.Christiane Zivie-Coche, a distinguished Egyptologist, surveys the long history of the Great Sphinx and discusses its original appearance, its functions and religious significance, its relation to the many other Egyptian sphinxes, and the various discoveries connected with it. From votive objects deposited by the faithful and inscriptions that testify to details of worship, she reconstructs the cult of Harmakhis (in Egyptian, Har-em-akhet, or "Horus-in-the-horizon"), which arose around the monument in the second millennium. "We are faced," she writes, "with a religious phenomenon that is entirely original, though not unique: a theological reinterpretation turned an existing statue into the image of the god who had been invented on its basis."The coming of Christianity ended the Great Sphinx's religious role. The ever-present sand buried it, thus sparing it the fate that overtook the nearby pyramids, which were stripped of their stone by medieval builders. The monument remained untouched, covered by its desert blanket, until the first excavations. Zivie-Coche details the archaeological activity aimed at clearing the Sphinx and, later, at preserving it from the corrosive effects of a rising water table.
Author : Charlotte Brewster Jordan
Publisher : Literary Licensing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 9781494165116
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (651 download)
Download or read book Sphinx Lore written by Charlotte Brewster Jordan and published by Literary Licensing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-03-29 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Is A New Release Of The Original 1897 Edition.
Author : Charlotte Brewster Jordan
Publisher : Sagwan Press
ISBN 13 : 9781377036403
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (364 download)
Download or read book Sphinx-lore written by Charlotte Brewster Jordan and published by Sagwan Press. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Publisher : Bellwether Media
ISBN 13 : 1648341446
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (483 download)
Download or read book Sphinxes written by Thomas Kingsley Troupe and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sphinxes are the wise and cruel creatures of ancient Egyptian and Greek mythology. This high-low title explores the lore behind them. Leveled text traces the origin of the sphinx, how it has changed over time, and how it is portrayed today. Added fun facts, an origin map, timeline, and more burst from the pages, while photos and illustrations provide visual reinforcement to the leveled text.
Author : Erik Hornung
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801438479
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)
Download or read book The Secret Lore of Egypt written by Erik Hornung and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of Egypt as the fount of all wisdom and stronghold of hermetic lore, already strong in antiquity, Hornung (Egyptology, U. of Basel) calls Egyptosophy. Though it was soundly rebuffed by Egyptology, based on conventional science and history, he thinks its continuing impact on western culture deserves scholarly attention. He reviews the various occult traditions and their expression during various eras. The original Esoterische Agypten was published by C. H. Beck'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung, Munich, in 1999, and translated by David Lorton, who has also translated Hornung's earlier books for Cornell. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Author : Dee Esem
Publisher : D. Martinez
ISBN 13 : 1523981318
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (239 download)
Download or read book Arcane Fairy Lore written by Dee Esem and published by D. Martinez. This book was released on 2016-05-26 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a fairy? What is a witch? And what's the difference? Do you really know? Fairies, witches and other beings are an important part of mythology, fairytales, folktales, fantasy, horror, and science fiction. The definitions can be tricky. This book defines the origins of fairies, witches, dragons, and cryptids and how they are related to each other. Arcane Fairy Lore is also a compilation of word origins related to folktales about fairies and witches. So if you are interested in magical beings this book is for you.
Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Modernista
ISBN 13 : 9180949479
Total Pages : 9 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (89 download)
Download or read book The Sphinx Without a Secret written by Oscar Wilde and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2024-05-30 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: »The Sphinx Without a Secret« is a short story by Oscar Wilde, originally published in 1891. OSCAR WILDE, born in 1854 in Dublin, died in 1900 in Paris, was an Irish prose writer, playwright, essayist, and poet. Wilde's significance as a symbol for persecuted homosexuals around the world is immeasurable. Wilde himself was sentenced to prison and hard labour, his works were boycotted, theatrical productions were shut down, and he was publicly vilified. The Picture of Dorian Gray [1890] is his most famous work.
Author : Moncure Daniel Conway
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1773563351
Total Pages : 453 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (735 download)
Download or read book Demonology and Devil-Lore Revised written by Moncure Daniel Conway and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Baby Professor
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 1541919211
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (419 download)
Download or read book The Great Sphinx of Giza : The Pharaohs' Eternal Guardian - History Kids Books | Children's Ancient History written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sphinx is a mythical creature that has a human’s head and a lion’s body. In Ancient Egypt, the sphinx is believed to guard and protect the Pharaohs so it comes as no surprise that you will see its giant statue near a pyramid, a Pharaoh’s burial place. Learn more fun facts about the Great Sphinx of Giza. Grab a copy today!
Author : Moncure Daniel Conway
Publisher : 谷月社
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 714 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Demonology and Devil-lore written by Moncure Daniel Conway and published by 谷月社. This book was released on 2016-01-08 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INDEX Part I. Demonolatry. Chapter I. Dualism. Chapter II. The Genesis of Demons. Chapter III. Degradation. Chapter IV. The Abgott. Chapter V. Classification. Part II. The Demon. Chapter I. Hunger. Chapter II. Heat. Chapter III. Cold. Chapter IV. Elements. Chapter V. Animals. Chapter VI. Enemies. Chapter VII. Barrenness. Chapter VIII. Obstacles. Chapter IX. Illusion. Chapter X. Darkness. Chapter XI. Disease. Chapter XII. Death. Part III. The Dragon. Chapter I. Decline of Demons. Chapter II. Generalisation of Demons. Chapter III. The Serpent. Chapter IV. The Worm. Chapter V. Apophis. Chapter VI. The Serpent in India. Chapter VII. The Basilisk. Chapter VIII. The Dragon’s Eye. Chapter IX. The Combat. Chapter X. The Dragon-slayer. Chapter XI. The Dragon’s Breath. Chapter XII. Fate. Part IV. The Devil. Chapter I. Diabolism. Chapter II. The Second Best. Chapter III. Ahriman: The Divine Devil. Chapter IV. Viswámitra: The Theocratic Devil. Chapter V. Elohim and Jehovah. Chapter VI. The Consuming Fire. Chapter VII. Paradise and the Serpent. Chapter VIII. Eve. Chapter IX. Lilith. Chapter X. War in Heaven. Chapter XI. War on Earth. Chapter XII. Strife. Chapter XIII. Barbaric Aristocracy. Chapter XIV. Job and the Divider. Chapter XV. Satan. Chapter XVI. Religious Despotism. Chapter XVII. The Prince of this World. Chapter XVIII. Trial of the Great. Chapter XIX. The Man of Sin. Chapter XX. The Holy Ghost. Chapter XXI. Antichrist. Chapter XXII. The Pride of Life. Chapter XXIII. The Curse on Knowledge. Chapter XXIV. Witchcraft. Chapter XXV. Faust and Mephistopheles. Chapter XXVI. The Wild Huntsman. Chapter XXVII. Le Bon Diable. Chapter XXVIII. Animalism. Chapter XXIX. Thoughts and Interpretations.
Author : Josef Wegner
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 1934536776
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (345 download)
Download or read book The Sphinx That Traveled to Philadelphia written by Josef Wegner and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2015-09-28 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written to celebrate the centennial of the Sphinx's arrival in Philadelphia, The Sphinx That Traveled to Philadelphia tells the fascinating story of the colossal sphinx that is a highlight of the Penn Museum's Egyptian galleries and an iconic object for the Museum as a whole. The narrative covers the original excavations and archaeological history of the Sphinx, how it came to Philadelphia, and the unexpected ways in which the Sphinx's story intersects with the history of Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Museum just before World War I. The book features ample illustrations—photographs, letters, newspaper stories, postcards, maps, and drawings—drawn largely from the extensive materials in the Museum Archives. Images of related artifacts in the Penn Museum's Egyptian collection and other objects from the Egyptian, Near East, and Mediterranean Sections (many not on view and some never before published), as well as pieces in museums in the United States, Europe, and Egypt, place the story of the Penn Museum Sphinx in a wider context. The writing style is informal and text is woven around the graphics that form the backbone of the narrative. The book is designed to be of interest to a wide audience of adult readers but accessible and engaging to younger readers as well.
Author : Joe Todd-Stanton
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1912497492
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (124 download)
Download or read book Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx written by Joe Todd-Stanton and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids will love this exciting excavation of ancient Egyptian myths as they follow along with the clever Marcy on a quest to save her dad from the belly of the sphinx! Many years have passed since the tale of Arthur and the Golden Rope, and Arthur is now a world-famous adventurer. If only his daughter Marcy shared his enthusiasm for exploration... Determined to bring out Marcy's adventurous side, Arthur sets off to Egypt to bring back the legendary Book of Thoth. When Arthur doesn't return, Marcy must follow in his footsteps. Can she overcome her fears and rescue her father from the clutches of the great Sphinx?
Author : Graham Hancock
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 030755791X
Total Pages : 505 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (75 download)
Download or read book The Message of the Sphinx written by Graham Hancock and published by Crown. This book was released on 2009-06-10 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Two Egypt experts posit a revolutionary theory: The Sphinx and other great Egyptian monuments are older than common history books tell us and are arranged in such a way as to send us a message from the silent past. Graham Hancock is featured in Ancient Apocalypse, a Netflix original docuseries Guardian of the ancient mysteries, the keeper of secrets . . . For thousands of years the Great Sphinx of Egypt has gazed toward the east, its eyes focused on eternity, reading a message in the stars that mankind has long forgotten. And today as our civilization stands poised at the end of a great cycle, it is a message that beckons insistently to be understood. All the clues are in place. Geology and archeo-astronomy have already indicated that the lion-bodied Sphinx may be vastly older than Egyptologists currently believe, dating not from 2500 B.C., but from 10,500 B.C.—the beginning of the astrological Age of Leo. And we now know that the three pyramids of Giza, standing on high ground half a mile to the west of the Sphinx, are in fact a precise map of the three stars of Orion’s belt, formed in fifteen million tons of solid stone. Are these monuments trying to tell us something? And, if so, what? In The Message of the Sphinx, Robert Bauval and Graham Hancock present a tour de force of historical and scientific detective work that unravels the millennial code embodied in these structures. Using sophisticated computer simulations of ancient skies, they unravel the riddle of the Sphinx, and they present a startling new theory concerning the enigmatic Pyramid Texts and other archaic Egyptian scriptures. Their discoveries lead the authors to this question: Does mankind have a rendezvous with destiny—a rendezvous not in the future, but in the distant past, at a precise place and time? The secrets can be kept no longer. The Message of the Sphinx brings them to light.
Author : Moncure D. Conway
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 663 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book Demonology and Devil Lore written by Moncure D. Conway and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-18 with total page 663 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonology and Devil Lore is a work on demonology which analyzes how different cultures and religions have interpreted demons and devil along history. The author's survey of myths, folktales, superstitions and rituals across cultures is very methodical. Each topic is thoroughly researched and it is explained how a certain theme is viewed in demonic myths throughout the world. The book is a kind of a treatise on the historical development of the idea of Evil.
Author : ChatStick Team
Publisher : ChatStick Team
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Sphinx: Guardian of Lost Secrets written by ChatStick Team and published by ChatStick Team. This book was released on 2024-02-27 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 🔍📚 Dive into the enigmatic world of the Sphinx with "Sphinx: Guardian of Lost Secrets." This captivating eBook unravels the mysteries of one of the most iconic symbols of ancient mythology. 🏺🦁 Explore the Sphinx’s origins in Egyptian culture, its profound role in Greek myths, and its evolution through the ages. From the towering Great Sphinx of Giza to the riddle-bearing creature of Greek lore, each page is a journey through history and legend. 🤔💫 Why does the Sphinx hold such a timeless allure? Discover how this legendary figure has shaped our understanding of ancient myths and left an indelible mark on our cultural heritage. Unearth the archaeological discoveries that have reshaped our views, delve into the various theories about its origins, and contemplate the unresolved mysteries that surround this guardian of secrets. 🎨🌍 The Sphinx's influence extends beyond ancient sands; it's a muse in modern literature, film, and art, symbolizing the eternal quest for knowledge. "Sphinx: Guardian of Lost Secrets" is not just a historical exploration; it's a reflection on the Sphinx's role in bridging mythological narratives and its impact on our modern understanding of ancient cultures. 🌟 Perfect for history buffs, mythology enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the mysteries of the ancient world, this eBook offers a comprehensive and engaging look at the Sphinx's enduring legacy. 📖 Grab your copy now and embark on an enlightening journey through time, uncovering the secrets of the Sphinx! #SphinxMysteries #AncientSecrets #MythologyLovers #HistoryReads #EbookDiscovery
Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781729416846
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (168 download)
Download or read book The Sphinx written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sphinx (+Biography and Bibliography) (6X9po Glossy Cover Finish): DURING the dread reign of the Cholera in New York, I had accepted the invitation of a relative to spend a fortnight with him in the retirement of his cottage ornee on the banks of the Hudson. We had here around us all the ordinary means of summer amusement; and what with rambling in the woods, sketching, boating, fishing, bathing, music, and books, we should have passed the time pleasantly enough, but for the fearful intelligence which reached us every morning from the populous city. Not a day elapsed which did not bring us news of the decease of some acquaintance. Then as the fatality increased, we learned to expect daily the loss of some friend. At length we trembled at the approach of every messenger. The very air from the South seemed to us redolent with death. That palsying thought, indeed, took entire posession of my soul. I could neither speak, think, nor dream of any thing else. My host was of a less excitable temperament, and, although greatly depressed in spirits, exerted himself to sustain my own. His richly philosophical intellect was not at any time affected by unrealities. To the substances of terror he was sufficiently alive, but of its shadows he had no apprehension
