Scarabs: The History, Manufacture and Religious Symbolism of the Scarabaeus in Ancient Egypt, Phoenicia, Sardinia and Etruria (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432606176)

Scarabs: The History, Manufacture and Religious Symbolism of the Scarabaeus in Ancient Egypt, Phoenicia, Sardinia and Etruria is a comprehensive book written by Isaac Myer. The book explores the history, manufacture, and religious symbolism of the scarab beetle in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Phoenicia, Sardinia, and Etruria. The scarab beetle was considered a sacred symbol in these cultures and was used in various forms of art and religious ceremonies. The author delves into the significance of the scarab beetle in these cultures and how it was used in art, jewelry, and architecture. The book also covers the manufacturing process of scarabs and the materials used to create them. With detailed illustrations and photographs, Scarabs is an informative and fascinating read for anyone interested in ancient history, art, and symbolism.1894. Also remarks on the learning, philosophy, arts, ethics, psychology, ideas as to the immortality of the soul, etc. of the ancient Egyptians, Phoenicians, etc. This work is taken in part from an address delivered by Myer before The American Numismatic and Archaeological Society. Contents: Forms of the Word Scarabaeus; Manufacture of the Scarabaei; Method, Period and Antiquity of Engraving the scarab and other forms; The Oldest Scarabs. Classification and value of the scarab to the scholar of today; Where Usually Found and the Mode of wearing scarabs by the Egyptians; The Position of the Scarab in Ancient Egyptian religion and the Book of the Dead; Importance of the Heart in the Ancient Egyptian religion; Forgery of Scarabs in Modern Times; Phoenician Scarabs; and Etruscan Scarabs. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Author: Isaac Myer
ISBN-10: 1432606174
ISBN-13: 9781432606176
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/20/2004
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d