 Amulets of Ancient Egypt Amulets are ornaments believed to endow the wearer by magical means with the properties they represent. They were first made in Egypt as early as 4000 BC and were essential adornments for both the living and the dead. Crafted from gold and silver, semiprecious stones, and less valuable materials, they are fine examples of Egyptian art as well as a vital source of evidence for religious beliefs.  An Egyptian Hieroglyphic Dictionary With an Index of English Words, King List, and Geographical List with Indexes, List of Hieroglyphic Characters, Coptic and Semitic Alphabets  An Egyptian Hieroglyphic Reading Book for Beginners 20 Egyptian texts (dating from c. 2400 b.c.. to 250 b.c.) on historical, religious, funeral, other topics; printed in hieroglyphics together with transliterations and a complete vocabulary. Also included are full English translations of eight of the texts. "The Tale of Two Brothers," "The Possessed Princess of Bekhten," "The Battles of Kadesh," "A Hymn to Amen-Ra," "The Decree of Canopus," many more. |