• The first book to seriously examine the feminine aspect of Egyptian religion sheds new light on the important role of the goddess Hathor-Sekhmet.• This accessible study sheds much new light on ancient Egypt and provides a powerful new perspective on women's theology.• The text is accompanied by nearly 200 striking and unusual illustrations Drawing from temple art; myths; rituals; and poetry; Hathor Rising is the first book to seriously examine the feminine aspect of the complex Egyptian pantheon and to shed new light on the pivotal place held there by the fiery serpent-eyed goddess; Hathor-Sekhmet. The primary importance of this goddess is emphasized by the serpent coiled over the forehead of every pharaoh--the supreme symbol of royal power in ancient Egypt. The erotic vitality and fierce aggression of the goddess; qualities commonly perceived as masculine in nature; gives the reigning Pharaoh the capacity for dynamic leadership. The author explores the symbolism behind this and other manifestations of the goddess in Egyptian cosmology and provides new revelations on the rich tradition of feminine divinity in Egypt. Hathor Rising is the most important study of one of the world's oldest civilizations to appear in years.
#6496410 in Books 1999Format: Unabridged #File Name: 089029335X291 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. More than One Mississippi BrigadeBy Grover SmithBe aware that there is more than one " The Mississippi Brigade " there is also " The Mississippi Brigade of Brig. Gen Barksdale's Brigade that at death of Barksdale at Gettysburg became " Humphrey's Brigade " . My ancestor in the later ( 21ST Miss. Inf. Regt. member of Barksdale's ) .2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent history of a forgotten brigadeBy JBCSLCThis is an excellent history of a little-known brigade of the Army of Northern Virginia. The brigade was put together mid-way through the war to consolidate several Mississippi regiments into one brigade (with one NC regiment); perhaps also to give President Davis's nephew; Joseph R Davis; a chance to command a brigade. While the separate regiments had had previous combat experience; Davis's brigade first fought as a unit leading the Confederate attack the first day at Gettysburg; then; two days later; was the left flank brigade of "Pickett's Charge"; later that year finding itself on the front line attacking at Bristoe Station. The story continues with surprising description of the brigade's critical position; independently holding off Hancock's attack early the morning of May 6 in the Wilderness; then its active role throughout the Overland Campaign to Petersburg. This Mississippi Brigade; one of three in Lee's army; had several critical roles in the Petersburg campaign; with inexorable attrition finally leading to the surrender of only a few dozen veterans at Appomattox. The book is a brigade history; not a military biography; and several of the regimental commanders played key roles that would have qualified them for brigade command in other units. This is an easy-to-read; indispensable addition to any ANV or Mississippi history study.
