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2008-06-10
Public domain in the USA.
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Myer, Isaac
1836
1902
Scarabs
The History, Manufacture and Symbolism of the Scarabæus in Ancient Egypt, Phoenicia, Sardinia, Etruria, etc.
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"Scarabs" by Isaac Myer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the historical, manufacturing, and religious significance of the scarab beetle in ancient cultures including Egypt, Phoenicia, and Etruria, focusing on its symbolism related to resurrection and immortality. The text seems aimed at readers interested in archaeology, ancient religions, and the cultural practices surrounding death and the afterlife. The opening of the book serves as an introduction to the scarab as a significant religious symbol in ancient Egyptian thought, where it represented concepts of rebirth and the afterlife. Isaac Myer discusses the origins and development of the scarab’s symbolic importance, noting examples from ancient texts and archaeological findings that illustrate its role in funerary practices and beliefs about the soul's journey after death. He also plan to examine how the idea of the immortality of the soul predates many known historical accounts, laying the groundwork for an in-depth analysis of the scarab's multifaceted symbolism and its lasting influence on later cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Symbolism
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