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"Of all the nations of the world, the Egyptians are the happiest, the healthiest, and the most spiritual..." Herodotus
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1-55874-919-5 |
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did the ancient Egyptians know about living life and maintaining
happiness that eludes us in modern society today? What secrets are
hidden in their magnificent works of art and how might they help us
better understand ourselves? The answers to these questions are
revealed in Melissa Applegate's The Egyptian Book of Life:
Symbolism of Ancient Egyptian Temple and Tomb Art.
The ancient Egyptians created wondrous stories and myths to explain their perception of universal principles of cosmology such as time, space, life and death. These stories entertained and educated and were passed down from generation to generation. Overflowing with symbolism, these parables were layered with hidden meaning, their wisdom and insights reserved only for high priests, pharaohs and the most sincere seekers of wisdom -- until now! In this enchanting book, Applegate unveils the mysteries and lore of ancient Egypt through powerful images and symbolism of more than fifty handcrafted friezes painstakingly reproduced from ancient Egyptian temples and tombs. Each frieze is authentically crafted in the tradition of ancient Egyptian works of art. In centuries past, these artifacts were created to bless temples, tombs and personal dwellings and serve as talismans. For this reason, each frieze details the symbolic and spiritual benefits of viewing it and the talismanic properties of placing the art in your home or office. Open the pages of this book to learn about a civilization that embraced life, built wondrous monuments, and placed on papyrus age-old secrets of life itself. The Egyptian Book of Life is a shining jewel that reveals the deeper meaning of the Universe -- it's past, present and future -- and our intrinsic relationship with it. |
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