Death, power, and apotheosis in ancient Egypt : the Old and Middle Kingdoms / Julia Troche.
"Explores the perceived agency of esteemed dead in ancient Egyptian social, political, and religious life, during the Old through Middle Kingdoms (c. 2700-1650 BCE). It considers how power was constructed, maintained, and challenged in ancient Egypt, through the particular lens of mortuary culture a...
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Language: | English |
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Ithaca [New York] :
Cornell University Press,
2021.
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Physical Description: | x, 179 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
Format: | Book |
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"Explores the perceived agency of esteemed dead in ancient Egyptian social, political, and religious life, during the Old through Middle Kingdoms (c. 2700-1650 BCE). It considers how power was constructed, maintained, and challenged in ancient Egypt, through the particular lens of mortuary culture and apotheosis-i.e. deification"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Call Number: | DT61 .T76 2021 |
Bibliography Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9781501760150 1501760157 |