{"product_id":"the-scarab-in-the-ancient-egyptian-religion-and-the-book-of-the-dead-9781425309206","title":"The Scarab In The Ancient Egyptian Religion And The Book Of The Dead","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Isaac Meyer\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ancient - Egypt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"The Scarab In The Ancient Egyptian Religion And The Book Of The Dead\"\" by Isaac Meyer is a comprehensive guide to the role of the scarab beetle in the ancient Egyptian religion and its significance in the Book of the Dead. The book explores the various myths and legends associated with the scarab beetle, including its association with the sun god Ra and its role in the creation myth. It also delves into the various rituals and practices surrounding the scarab beetle, including its use in amulets and talismans.The book also examines the importance of the scarab beetle in the Book of the Dead, the ancient Egyptian funerary text that was believed to guide the deceased through the afterlife. The scarab beetle was believed to represent the cycle of life, death, and rebirth, and its image was often included in funerary art and inscriptions.Throughout the book, Meyer provides detailed analysis and interpretation of ancient Egyptian texts and artwork, offering readers a deeper understanding of the significance of the scarab beetle in ancient Egyptian religion and culture. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian religion, mythology, and history.THIS 32 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46892163399831,"sku":"9781425309206","price":1646.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781425309206.webp?v=1770279402","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-scarab-in-the-ancient-egyptian-religion-and-the-book-of-the-dead-9781425309206","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}