The Importance Of The Heart In The Ancient Egyptian Religion

By Isaac Meyer

Book Overview

""The Importance of the Heart in the Ancient Egyptian Religion"" by Isaac Meyer is a comprehensive exploration of the role of the heart in the religious beliefs of Ancient Egypt. The book delves into the significance of the heart in the afterlife, as well as its connection to the gods and goddesses of the Egyptian pantheon. Meyer examines the various spells and rituals that were used to protect the heart and ensure its safe passage into the afterlife, as well as the importance of the weighing of the heart ceremony. The book also explores the symbolism of the heart in Egyptian art and literature, and its connection to concepts such as love, morality, and wisdom. Overall, ""The Importance of the Heart in the Ancient Egyptian Religion"" offers a fascinating insight into one of the most important aspects of Ancient Egyptian religious belief and practice.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Scarabs, by Isaac Meyer. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594912.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425309216
• ISBN13: 9781425309213
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"