The Hieroglyphics Of Horapollo Nilous (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163429426)

The Hieroglyphics of Horapollo Nilous is a book written by Alexander Turner Cory that explores the ancient Egyptian system of hieroglyphics. The book is based on the work of Horapollo Nilous, an Egyptian priest who wrote a treatise on hieroglyphics in the fifth century AD. Cory's book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the history and development of hieroglyphics, including the different types of symbols and their meanings. The second part of the book is a translation of Horapollo Nilous' original treatise, which provides detailed explanations of the symbolism behind various hieroglyphics.Throughout the book, Cory provides commentary and analysis to help readers understand the complex system of hieroglyphics. He also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the symbols and their meanings.Overall, The Hieroglyphics of Horapollo Nilous is a comprehensive guide to the ancient Egyptian system of hieroglyphics. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Egypt, as well as those interested in the study of symbols and language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alexander Turner Cory
ISBN-10: 1163429422
ISBN-13: 9781163429426
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 188
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d