Synopses & Reviews
and#160; andlt;BRandgt;and#8226;and#160;and#160; The first book to seriously examine the feminine aspect of Egyptian religion sheds new light on the important role of the goddess Hathor-Sekhmet.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226;and#160;and#160; This accessible study sheds much new light on ancient Egypt and provides a powerful new perspective on women's theology.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226;and#160;and#160; The text is accompanied by nearly 200 striking and unusual illustrationsand#160;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Drawing from temple art, myths, rituals, and poetry, andlt;iandgt;Hathor Risingandlt;/iandgt; is the first book to seriously examine the feminine aspect of the complex Egyptian pantheon and to shed new light on the pivotal place held there by the fiery serpent-eyed goddess, Hathor-Sekhmet. The primary importance of this goddess is emphasized by the serpent coiled over the forehead of every pharaoh--the supreme symbol of royal power in ancient Egypt. The erotic vitality and fierce aggression of the goddess, qualities commonly perceived as masculine in nature, gives the reigning Pharaoh the capacity for dynamic leadership. The author explores the symbolism behind this and other manifestations of the goddess in Egyptian cosmology and provides new revelations on the rich tradition of feminine divinity in Egypt. andlt;iandgt;Hathor Risingandlt;/iandgt; is the most important study of one of the world's oldest civilizations to appear in years.and#160;
Review
"andlt;Iandgt;Hathor Risingandlt;/Iandgt; covers such Egyptian leaders as Queen Nefertiti and the female Pharaoh Hatshepsut intelligently and in detail, shedding new light on old facts."
Review
"Hathor Rising covers such Egyptian leaders as Queen Nefertiti and the female Pharaoh Hatshepsut intelligently and in detail, shedding new light on old facts."
Synopsis
- The first book to seriously examine the feminine aspect of Egyptian religion sheds new light on the important role of the goddess Hathor-Sekhmet.
- This accessible study sheds much new light on ancient Egypt and provides a powerful new perspective on women's theology.
- The text is accompanied by nearly 200 striking and unusual illustrations
Drawing from temple art, myths, rituals, and poetry, Hathor Rising is the first book to seriously examine the feminine aspect of the complex Egyptian pantheon and to shed new light on the pivotal place held there by the fiery serpent-eyed goddess, Hathor-Sekhmet. The primary importance of this goddess is emphasized by the serpent coiled over the forehead of every pharaoh--the supreme symbol of royal power in ancient Egypt. The erotic vitality and fierce aggression of the goddess, qualities commonly perceived as masculine in nature, gives the reigning Pharaoh the capacity for dynamic leadership. The author explores the symbolism behind this and other manifestations of the goddess in Egyptian cosmology and provides new revelations on the rich tradition of feminine divinity in Egypt. Hathor Rising is the most important study of one of the world's oldest civilizations to appear in years.
Synopsis
• The first book to seriously examine the feminine aspect of Egyptian religion sheds new light on the important role of the goddess Hathor-Sekhmet.
• This accessible study sheds much new light on ancient Egypt and provides a powerful new perspective on women's theology.
• The text is accompanied by nearly 200 striking and unusual illustrations
Drawing from temple art, myths, rituals, and poetry, Hathor Rising is the first book to seriously examine the feminine aspect of the complex Egyptian pantheon and to shed new light on the pivotal place held there by the fiery serpent-eyed goddess, Hathor-Sekhmet. The primary importance of this goddess is emphasized by the serpent coiled over the forehead of every pharaoh--the supreme symbol of royal power in ancient Egypt. The erotic vitality and fierce aggression of the goddess, qualities commonly perceived as masculine in nature, gives the reigning Pharaoh the capacity for dynamic leadership. The author explores the symbolism behind this and other manifestations of the goddess in Egyptian cosmology and provides new revelations on the rich tradition of feminine divinity in Egypt. Hathor Rising is the most important study of one of the world's oldest civilizations to appear in years.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 172) and index.
About the Author
When Alison Roberts spent two years in Scotland, her time there provided the perfect opportunity to write her first book, and she has written over thirty Mills & Boon titles since then! Alison is involved with the ambulance service. She has her writing to thank for this addition to her life, having fallen in love with the job while researching a book. It is the perfect antidote to the solitary hours of writing and she is now avidly continuing her training as an ambulance officer.
Table of Contents
andlt;Iandgt;Dynasties of Ancient Egyptand#160;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Forewordand#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;Prefaceandlt;BRandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;1andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160; Introductionand#160;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Part 1: Rhythms of Changeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;/bandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;2andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160; Prologue:Phases of the Sunandlt;BRandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;3and#160;and#160; andlt;/Bandgt;Lady of the Stars: Journey to Dawnandlt;BRandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;4andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160; Rage and Radiance: The Dawn Gatesandlt;BRandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;5andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160; Mediatrix: The Noonday Sunandlt;BRandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;6and#160; andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;Hathor Rising: Metamorphosis of a Goddessandlt;BRandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Part 2: Moon and Sun: Phallic Gods and Solar Transformationandlt;BRandgt;andlt;/bandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;7andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160; New Age Religion: The Theban Triadandlt;BRandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;8andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160; Iris and the Bull God: Urge for Renewalandlt;BRandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;9and#160;and#160; andlt;/Bandgt;Light and Sexuality: The Struggle for the Kingdomandlt;BRandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Part 3: Hatshepsut and Akhenaten: The Trinitarian Revolutionandlt;BRandgt;andlt;/bandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;10andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160; Hatshepsut: The Temple Builderandlt;BRandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;11andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160; The Challenge to Thebesandlt;BRandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;12andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160; 'Beauty is Come': Akhenaten and Nefertitiandlt;BRandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;13andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160; TheCosmic Gaze: A Rapturous Celebrationandlt;BRandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Epilogueandlt;/Bandgt;: The Return to Memphisandlt;BRandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Notes and Short Bibliographyand#160;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Sources of the Illustrationsandlt;BRandgt;and#160; andlt;BRandgt;Indexand#160; andlt;/Iandgt;