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Du site de l'éditeur : Au deuxième millénaire av. J.-C., des expéditions pharaoniques traversent le désert oriental égyptien afin d’aller extraire la galène du Gebel el-Zeit, au bord de la mer Rouge. Attenant aux mines, un sanctuaire d’Hathor « maîtresse de la galène » consiste en un enclos de pierre sèche adossé au rocher. Il comportait un abondant matériel inscrit déposé en ex-voto, datable de la XIIe dynastie au règne de Ramsès II. La publication intègre des plans archéologiques au catalogue des objets inscrits : stèles, tessons, sceaux, bagues, perles, scarabées.

From Library Journal: Friedman (curator of ancient art, Museum of Art, Rhode Island Sch. of Design) provides a catalog that expands the Rhode Island School of Design's new traveling exhibit, affording an intimate look at a critical area of Egyptian art. There is little gold to catch the eye and no colossal statues to marvel at in the exhibit, but many of the faience pieces selected are important and most are exquisite. While spectators in exhibit halls must jostle to view each item, the catalog's photographs permit a detailed look, and essays by outstanding scholars in the field provide insight into creation and use. The photographs are exceptionally clear, critical in a book so filled with detail. This is a definitive work in what had been a barren field. Highly recommended for large public and academic libraries.

Synopsis: Huge, elaborate and comprehensive study of the numerous obelisks plundered from Egypt and re-erected in the piazzas of Baroque-age Rome.

Note from Francesca : This book relates many interesting stories about the Ancient Egyptian gods. Amongst those featured are the Daily Voyage of Ra through the sky, the mythical story of Osiris and Isis, the battle of Horus with his uncle Seth, the destruction of mankind by Hathor, the secret name of Ra, the book of Toth and the famous Tale of Two Brothers. There is a useful glossary of Ancient Egyptian gods. The book is clearly written with concise and brief explanations. It is a good general reference to the myths and legends of Ancient Egypt.