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Manetho
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An Egyptian high priest, learned in Greek litera ture, had an unrivalled Opportunity, in early Ptolemaic times, of writing an excellent and accurate history of Egypt. He had open access to records of all kinds  papyri 2 in the temple archives (annals, sacred books containing liturgies and poems), hiero glyphic tablets, wall sculptures, and innumerable inscriptions.3 These records no one but an Egyptian priest could consult and read; and only a scholar who had assimilated the works of Greek historians could make a judicious and scientific use of the abundant material. It is hardly to be expected.
An Egyptian high priest, learned in Greek litera ture, had an unrivalled Opportunity, in early Ptolemaic times, of writing an excellent and accurate history of Egypt. He had open access to records of all kinds  papyri 2 in the temple archives (annals, sacred books containing liturgies and poems), hiero glyphic tablets, wall sculptures, and innumerable inscriptions.3 These records no one but an Egyptian priest could consult and read; and only a scholar who had assimilated the works of Greek historians could make a judicious and scientific use of the abundant material. It is hardly to be expected.
785 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2024
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