The Animal World of the Pharaohs (Hardcover)

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Animals of all kinds were hugely important to the ancient Egyptians, in their daily lives and work, in their leisure and religious practices. Some animals served as sources of food, others provided labour in the farmyards and field, some were quarry in the hunt, others were companions at home, and a great many enjoyed vital associations with the gods and goddesses of the Egyptian pantheon. This title examines all aspects of the relationship between people and animals in art and hieroglyphs. It draws not only on the extremely rich pictorial record, but also on evidence from textual references, mummified animals, food offerings placed in burials and bone remains recovered from settlement sites.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 245 pages
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 050001731X
• ISBN-13: 978-0500017319
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #710,565 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must reading for all Egyptophiles!, June 11, 1997

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At last there is a reliably researched, and beautifully illustrated, account of the permeating role of animals in ancient Egyptian life and religion. A very reasonably priced work as well. Why aren't there more books written like this one