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Lifetime: 1853 - 1942 Passed: ≈ 83 years ago

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William Matthew Flinders Petrie

Books by William Matthew Flinders Petrie

Egyptian Tales, translated from the Papyri, Series One Cover image

Egyptian Tales, translated from the Papyri, Series One

Fiction History Mythology Non-Fiction
Mythology Historical Fiction Short Stories Supernatural Legends Translation Magic Folklore Ancient Egypt Papyri Ancient Literature Ancient Beliefs

'Egyptian Tales' is a collection of short stories translated from ancient Egyptian papyri. Compiled by William Matthew Flinders Petrie, a renowned archaeologist, this book offers a glimpse into the magical and mythical beliefs of ancient Egyptian soc...

Religion of Ancient Egypt Cover image

Religion of Ancient Egypt

History Philosophy Science Fiction Religion
Supernatural Spirituality Archaeology Egyptology Ancient Egypt Ancient History Religious Beliefs Science of Religion Philosophy of Religion Egyptian Religion Cross-Cultural Studies Anthropology of Religion

This book delves into the intriguing world of ancient Egyptian religion, providing a scientific analysis of the supernatural and spiritual beliefs that shaped this enigmatic civilization. With a focus on pottery analysis and seriation, the author, Wi...

Egyptian Tales, translated from the Papyri, Series Two : XVIIIth to XIXth Dynasty Cover image

Egyptian Tales, translated from the Papyri, Series Two : XVIIIth to XIXth Dynasty

History Mythology Non-Fiction Reference work
Mythology Gods Legends Translation Magic Afterlife Folklore Ancient Egypt Pharaohs Goddesses Papyri Ancient Literature

This book, 'Egyptian Tales, translated from the Papyri, Series Two: XVIIIth to XIXth Dynasty,' presents a collection of stories translated from ancient Egyptian papyri dating back to the 18th and 19th Dynasties. The text provides insights into the be...

Revolutions of Civilization Cover image

Revolutions of Civilization

History Philosophy Non-Fiction Reference work Art
History Egypt Civilization Rome Art Architecture Greece Sculpture Medieval Europe Artisan skill Cultural comparison Cultural evolution Phases of art

William Matthew Flinders Petrie, a renowned archaeologist and Egyptologist, delves into the intricate tapestry of civilization across diverse cultures in his book 'Revolutions of Civilization'. He examines the historical trajectory of Egypt, Greece,...