Essays about: "Ancient Egypt"

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  1. 11. Ancient Egyptian Philosophy : or a chimaera of the popular significance

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Egyptologi

    Author : Christofer Sandström; [2019]
    Keywords : Ancient Egyptian Philosophy;

    Abstract : The thesis investigates a continuously held assumption, within the field of Egyptology, that undertakes to derive classical Hellenic philosophy from a previous philosophical tradition, initiated centuries before in ancient Egypt. The study will proceed with an initial clarification of ancient Greek philosophy, and a brief outline of some topics from its main research fields: metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and philosophy of mind. READ MORE

  3. 12. To Move an Obelisk

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Egyptologi

    Author : Wilhelm Jansson; [2019]
    Keywords : Obelisks; Obelisk ships; ancient Egypt; Shipbuilding; Loading unloading; Obelisker; Obeliskepp; antika Egypten; Skeppsbygge; Lastning avlastning;

    Abstract : Today, there are more Egyptian obelisks outside of Egypt than there are left where they were made. The obelisks are certainly beautiful, but what lies beneath are uncountable hours, days and years of work. Work which made the obelisks end up where they are today. READ MORE

  4. 13. An Historical Ecology of the Baladi Dog in Egypt

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Antikens kultur och samhällsliv

    Author : Amina El Shazly; [2019]
    Keywords : Dogs; History; Historical Ecology; Egypt; Animal studies; Environment; Canine; Egyptology; Baladi; Baladi dogs; Egyptian baladi dogs; Animals; تاريخ، كلاب، بلدى، مصر، كلب مصرى;

    Abstract : Dogs have a long but neglected history as companion species in Egypt history. From the most valued companion in ancient Egypt the relationship between dogs and humans has changed over time. However, in the present day the Egyptian baladi dog has been abused, neglected, unwanted for centuries. READ MORE

  5. 14. The significance of believing in healing : On the therapeutic value of spoken words in ancient Egyptian medical papyri

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

    Author : Tuva Johansson; [2019]
    Keywords : magic; medicine; healing; papyri;

    Abstract : Medicine and healing, constantly changing through time, have always been important aspects of life. The desire to avoid the inevitable state of death has driven mankind in all corners of the world to develop certain ways of prolonging life from a very early time. READ MORE

  6. 15. An Investigation into the Swine of Ancient Egypt

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Egyptologi

    Author : Philip Eriksson; [2019]
    Keywords : Grisar; Svin; Socio-Ekonomiska Faktorer; Antika Egypten; Mat; Bosättningar; Arbetarnas By; Tabu;

    Abstract : Grisen var en viktig del av kosten för delar av befolkningen i Egypten från den för-Dynastiska perioden och framåt. Trots omfattande benfynd är grisen sällan avbildad eller noterad i egyptisk ikonografi eller litteratur. READ MORE