Peace in Ancient Egypt

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One of the world's oldest treaties provides the backdrop for a new analysis of the Egyptian concept of hetep ("peace"). To understand the full range of meaning of hetep, Peace in Ancient Egypt explores battles against Egypt's enemies, royal offerings to deities, and rituals of communing with the dead. Vanessa Davies argues that hetep is the result of action that is just, true, and in accord with right order (maat)...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:9004380213

ISBN13:9789004380219

Release Date:September 2018

Publisher:Brill

Length:228 Pages

Weight:1.00 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.3" x 9.4"

Related Subjects

History Social Science Social Sciences

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