Description: Votive Offerings to Hathor By Geraldine Pinch Oxford: Griffith Institute/Ashmolean Museum, 1993, First edition The definitive work on the subject, this book examines the worship in ancient Egypt of Hathor, the goddess of women and of foreign places, and the contribution which votive offerings can make to the study of a traditional religion. The first part of the book covers the main sites at which large groups of votive offerings to Hathor have been found. The second part examines the main types of votive object, with discussion of their possible symbolism. The final part examines the offerings in the general context of popular religion. Rare! 9.25" x 6.25". Soft cover. 408 pages with index plus 6 plans, 18 pages of illustrations, and 64 photographic plates. RARE: Votive Offerings to Hathor - Geraldine Pinch 1993 Egyptology Click images to enlarge Description Votive Offerings to Hathor By Geraldine Pinch Oxford: Griffith Institute/Ashmolean Museum, 1993, First edition The definitive work on the subject, this book examines the worship in ancient Egypt of Hathor, the goddess of women and of foreign places, and the contribution which votive offerings can make to the study of a traditional religion. The first part of the book covers the main sites at which large groups of votive offerings to Hathor have been found. For each site the history of the temple or shrine is outlined from excavation reports and archival material. The second part examines the main types of votive object, with illustrations and discussion of their possible symbolism. The final part examines the offerings in the general context of popular religion and in the light of comparative material from other cultures. Rare - sells online for up to $900! 9.25" x 6.25". Soft cover. 408 pages with index plus 6 plans, 18 pages of illustrations, and 64 photographic plates. Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
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Author: Geraldine Pinch
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
Personalized: No
Place of Publication: Oxford
Publisher: Griffith Institute
Region: Europe
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Subject: History
Topic: Egypt, Hathor
Year Printed: 1993
