Essays about: "Egyptian"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 101 essays containing the word Egyptian.

  1. 1. 'In the moment' : A cross-linguistic exploration of the lexical concept [MOMENT]

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Avdelningen för allmän språkvetenskap

    Author : Arthur Mannheimer; [2023]
    Keywords : moment; lexical typology; lexical concept; cognitive model; semantic shift; now;

    Abstract : Lexical typological studies examine how various languages express similar concepts. Previous research has discussed how the concept of moment is encoded lexically in English, Ancient Greek, and Ancient Egyptian. However, there are no cross-linguistic studies to date that collect data on the lexical expressions associated with the concept of moment. READ MORE

  3. 2. "Frozen Tears" : A Study of Representaions of Masculinity in Three Egyptian Movies

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Nesma Hewidy; [2023]
    Keywords : masculinity; representation; Egyptian cinema; social role theory; patriarchal society;

    Abstract : This thesis examines representations of masculinity in the following Egyptian movies: El Badla (2018), Welad Rizk 2 (2019) and Taymour w Shafika (2007). Each movie is from a different genre to further explore how this may influence the constructed representation of masculinity. The genres are comedy, action and romance. READ MORE

  4. 3. Social Media in Political Movements; An Opportunity or a Limitation? : A Qualitative Study About the Role of Social Media in the Individual’s Autonomy During The Egyptian Revolution 2011

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Osama Mahmoud Alsaeid; [2023]
    Keywords : Social Media Activism; Autonomy; multi-Dimensional Autonomy; Arab Spring;

    Abstract : This qualitative research aims to understand better how the multi-dimensional autonomy facilitated by social media activism influenced the dynamics of the Arab Spring, with a particular focus on the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. Based on semi-structured interviews with earlier Egyptian activists, social media significantly provided individuals with platforms to express their opinions more freely, engage in dialogue, and foster a sense of solidarity and empowerment, which enhanced their feeling of autonomy. READ MORE

  5. 4. Ritual Incubation in Graeco-Roman Egypt

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Christie Gutierrez Haddad; [2023]
    Keywords : Incubation; Graeco-Roman Egypt; Divination; cults; oracles; sanctuaries; Inkubation; Grekisk-romerska Egypten; spådom; kulter; orakel; helgedomar;

    Abstract : This essay explores the divinatory practice of incubation in ancient Egypt during the Graeco-Roman period with a particular focus on the magical and religious significance of the practice. Two main sanctuaries, Abydos and Deir el-Bahari have been investigated with a focus on the gods Bes and Osiris in the former and Amenhotep and Imhotep in the latter. READ MORE

  6. 5. Faience production and use in the Late Period Lower Egypt from an international perspective

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Egyptologi

    Author : Felicia Gullman-Strand; [2023]
    Keywords : Ancient Egypt; Delta; Naukratis; Late Period; Faience; Faience production; Forntida Egypten; Delta; Naukratis; Senperioden; Fajans; Fajansproduktion;

    Abstract : Faience objects were first produced in Egypt in the pre-Dynastic era and were since then deeply connected with ancient Egyptian material culture and everyday life. Faience has been used for vessels, jewellery and for religious objects and the techniques and trends have evolved over time. READ MORE