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Amulets and Superstitions
The Original Texts With Translations and Descriptions of a Long Series of Egyptian, Sumerian, Assyrian, Hebrew,...
Taschenbuch von E. A. Wallis Budge
Sprache: Englisch

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A How does a gold ring with a frog bezel heightens fertility? . Why will aA farmer will wear an amulet of moss-agate to ensure a plentiful harvest, while brown agate will protect a man from every kind of poisonous reptile?. The Who believed the number 7 is to be the most sacred, perfect, and mystic.mystic? In sharp contrast to today, people in the Middle Ages considered , Monday was considered to be a day of peace and happiness, while Saturday brought danger and death.
Distinguished Egyptologist Dr. Budge offers the a leading guide to amulets and superstitions throughout human history. Reaching as far back as the third millennium B.C., this book explains explores the origin of such powerful and everlasting symbols as the crucifix, the swastika, and the cross. Where did these symbols come from? Who were their originators, and what was their purpose? Within theThe answers to these questions is represent the fascinating epic story of the evolution of human thought on magic, supernatural power, religion, and deities. Photographs of amuletic stones, seals, jewelry, etc. are plentiful throughout.
The author examines Arab, Persian, Babylonian, Coptic, Egyptian, Gnostic, Hebrew, Mandaean, Phoenician, Samaritan, and Syriac amulets. Other topics include Kabbalah, astrology, the zodiac, water divination, lucky and unlucky days, and the Evil Eye.
A How does a gold ring with a frog bezel heightens fertility? . Why will aA farmer will wear an amulet of moss-agate to ensure a plentiful harvest, while brown agate will protect a man from every kind of poisonous reptile?. The Who believed the number 7 is to be the most sacred, perfect, and mystic.mystic? In sharp contrast to today, people in the Middle Ages considered , Monday was considered to be a day of peace and happiness, while Saturday brought danger and death.
Distinguished Egyptologist Dr. Budge offers the a leading guide to amulets and superstitions throughout human history. Reaching as far back as the third millennium B.C., this book explains explores the origin of such powerful and everlasting symbols as the crucifix, the swastika, and the cross. Where did these symbols come from? Who were their originators, and what was their purpose? Within theThe answers to these questions is represent the fascinating epic story of the evolution of human thought on magic, supernatural power, religion, and deities. Photographs of amuletic stones, seals, jewelry, etc. are plentiful throughout.
The author examines Arab, Persian, Babylonian, Coptic, Egyptian, Gnostic, Hebrew, Mandaean, Phoenician, Samaritan, and Syriac amulets. Other topics include Kabbalah, astrology, the zodiac, water divination, lucky and unlucky days, and the Evil Eye.
Über den Autor
Dr. Budge of the British Museum was one of the foremost Egyptologists of the early 20th century. Through his numerous trips to Egypt and the Sudan he gained firsthand knowledge of cuneiform, building the British Museums enviable collection of tablets, manuscripts, and papyri. He published many works on Egyptology, bringing knowledge of the ancient Near East to an ever-widening audience.
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Erscheinungsjahr: 2017
Fachbereich: Regionalgeschichte
Genre: Geschichte
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Seiten: 588
Titelzusatz: The Original Texts With Translations and Descriptions of a Long Series of Egyptian, Sumerian, Assyrian, Hebrew, Christian
ISBN-13: 9781635615999
ISBN-10: 1635615992
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Budge, E. A. Wallis
Hersteller: Echo Point Books & Media
Maße: 216 x 140 x 32 mm
Von/Mit: E. A. Wallis Budge
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.12.2017
Gewicht: 0,73 kg
preigu-id: 110769305
Über den Autor
Dr. Budge of the British Museum was one of the foremost Egyptologists of the early 20th century. Through his numerous trips to Egypt and the Sudan he gained firsthand knowledge of cuneiform, building the British Museums enviable collection of tablets, manuscripts, and papyri. He published many works on Egyptology, bringing knowledge of the ancient Near East to an ever-widening audience.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2017
Fachbereich: Regionalgeschichte
Genre: Geschichte
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Seiten: 588
Titelzusatz: The Original Texts With Translations and Descriptions of a Long Series of Egyptian, Sumerian, Assyrian, Hebrew, Christian
ISBN-13: 9781635615999
ISBN-10: 1635615992
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Budge, E. A. Wallis
Hersteller: Echo Point Books & Media
Maße: 216 x 140 x 32 mm
Von/Mit: E. A. Wallis Budge
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.12.2017
Gewicht: 0,73 kg
preigu-id: 110769305
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