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Behind Closed Eyes: Dreams and Nightmares in Ancient Egyptby Kasia SzpakowskaThis new book is the first to present a comprehensive study of dreams as they were perceived and interpreted by the Egyptians in the third and second millennia BC - from the Old to New Kingdoms. The author examines the various roles dreams could play in ancient Egyptian society, whether political, religious, magical or literary. Also considered is the value of dream-interpretation for the happiness of private individuals. The work is accessibly written, and should inform the wider study of psychology and comparative religion. Its arguments are based on an intimate study of the original Egyptian texts. The texts themselves are here set out in translation. 237p (Classical Press of Wales 2003) Review QuotesWhile previous books have dealt with ancient Egyptian oracles, incubation and dream interpretation, this is the first to offer a comprehensive analysis of dreams and their place in society and religion of the phraonic era. With its wide range of coverage, the book will be useful to scholars of Egyptian religion, politics, literature, magic and medicine. Denise M. Doxey, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston "provides the reader with a valuable collection of texts and a succinct statement of current scholarlship ... Her arguments are also well served by a comprehensible and engaging writig style," Robyn A Gillam ... a scholarly, stimulating, and engagingly written account which Egyptologists and others will find of great interest. Terence DuQuesne Browse other Egyptian Religion books Browse other Psychology books |
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