The Cobra Goddess of Ancient Egypt : Predynastic, Early Dynastic and Old Kingdom Periods (Japanese Studies (Kegan))

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enlarge picture	*The Cobra Goddess of Ancient Egypt : Predynastic, Early Dynastic and Old Kingdom Periods (Japanese Studies (Kegan))*
	Author:	Sally B. Johnson
	ISBN:	0710302126
	Format:	Handover
	Publish Date:	June, 2005




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*From Book News, Inc.* A comprehensive study of the cobra goddess, associated with royal and divine personages throughout ancient Egypt. Establishes a typology of the uraeus serpent symbol consisting of eight varieties, traces the symbol's development, and analyzes its importance in the culture. Includes 650 illustrations of monuments and objects. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Cobra Goddess of Ancient Egypt, Vol. I: Predynastic, Early Dynastic and Old Kingdom Periods FROM THE CRITICS Booknews A comprehensive study of the cobra goddess, associated with royal and divine personages throughout ancient Egypt. Establishes a typology of the uraeus serpent symbol consisting of eight varieties, traces the symbol's development, and analyzes its importance in the culture. Includes 650 illustrations of monuments and objects. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)