A Dissertation on the Calendar and Zodiac of Ancient Egypt

By William Mure

Book Overview

""A Dissertation On The Calendar And Zodiac Of Ancient Egypt"" is a scholarly work by William Mure that delves into the complex system of timekeeping and astrology in ancient Egypt. The book explores the various calendars used by the ancient Egyptians, including the lunar, solar, and Sothic calendars, as well as the zodiac signs and their significance in Egyptian mythology and religion. Mure draws on a wealth of primary sources, including hieroglyphic inscriptions and papyri, to provide a detailed and comprehensive analysis of this fascinating subject. The book is aimed at historians, Egyptologists, and anyone with an interest in ancient Egyptian culture and society.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432553038
• ISBN13: 9781432553036
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"