Scarabs: The History, Manufacture and Symbolism of the Scarabaeus in Ancient Egypt, Phoenicia, Sardinia, Etruria, Etc

by Isaac Myer

1894. Also remarks on the learning, philosophy, arts, ethics, psychology, ideas as to the immortality of the soul, etc. of the ancient Egyptians, Phoenicians, etc. This work is taken in part from an address delivered by Myer before The American Numismatic and Archaeological Society. Contents: Forms of the Word Scarabaeus; Manufacture of the Scarabaei; Method, Period and Antiquity of Engraving the scarab and other forms; The Oldest Scarabs. Classification and value of the scarab to the scholar of today; Where Usually Found and the Mode of wearing scarabs by the Egyptians; The Position of the Scarab in Ancient Egyptian religion and the Book of the Dead; Importance of the Heart in the Ancient Egyptian religion; Forgery of Scarabs in Modern Times; Phoenician Scarabs; and Etruscan Scarabs. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

Genres: History, Egypt, Reference

224 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1894

About the author

1836-1902

Reviews

[Cris Edwards · Rating 3 out of 5]

An informative tome on the significance and usage of scarab imagery in ancient Egypt and surrounding areas. Includes a lot of quotes from the Egyptian Book of the Dead and is highly informed and I learned more about scarab symbolism than I ever expected to know.

[Sven · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only real problem is that it isn't long enough.

[Susan Molloy · Rating 4 out of 5]

✔️Published in 1894.
🖊 My review: Though a little on the dry reading side, this book is a compilation of a lecture in 1894 by Isaac Myer, L.L.B. concerning the ancient Egyptian views on the scarab beetle, its religious role, and its place in art. I enjoyed reading this, even without any illustrations. It is written intelligently and is a good source of information.

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