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(More customer reviews)Melissa Applegate has written an inspired clear, concise, and very accessible book about the art, symbolism, and metaphysics of the Ancient Egyptians. Not only is this work informational but it is also experiential. The attentive reader can find secrets placed skillfully between the lines of each page revealing little known processes and dynamics of the spiritual practices of the ancients. Many books on this subject are often superficial, too erudite, or fundametnally flawed in their interpretation of the spiritual world of the ancient Egyptians. Not so with this book. It contains all the depth and insight one could hope for in a form that is accessible and easy to read for even the beginner into Egyptian spirituality. Beginners and long time students of the Egyptian Book of Life will find this book a true treasure. Kudos Melissa!
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The ancient Egyptians created stories, or myths, to explain their perception of universal principles such as space, time, life and death. These stories both entertained and educated and were passed down from generation to generation like treasured heirlooms. The deeper meaning of these "myths" was often deliberately camouflaged in subtle symbolism accessible only to the sincere seeker of wisdom. Within this context, the ancient Egyptians present an orderly and extensive body of knowledge that encompasses a wide range of topics such as art, music, architecture, agriculture, medicine, astronomy, astrology, geometry, physics and more. This beautifully illustrated full-color guidebook follows a series of 50 panels reproduced from Egyptian temple and tomb wall paintings and friezes as displayed in the Reading Etc. retail stores and available for purchase. The symbolism of each is described as well as the potential benefit of displaying them. The Ancient Egyptians themselves painted and sculpted these scenes in the belief that they would create not only beautiful works of art but serve as tools or talismans to effect happiness and well-being. The result is a legacy left by the ancient Egyptians for future generations to reflect upon.
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