Transporting the Deceased to Eternity
Author | : Kelly-Anne Diamond |
Publisher | : BAR International Series |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010 |
ISBN-10 | : 1407307290 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781407307299 |
Rating | : 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Transporting the Deceased to Eternity by : Kelly-Anne Diamond
Download or read book Transporting the Deceased to Eternity written by Kelly-Anne Diamond and published by BAR International Series. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study takes a linguistic approach to Ancient Egyptian funerary ritual, focusing on the definition of the word h3i and its performance. Whilst h3i has the connotation of "ritually transport" with the express purpose of revivifying or rejuvenating the deceased, it has been translated as emotionally connected both to rejoicing and mourning.