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Dendera, Temple of Time : The Celestial Wisdom of Ancient Egypt by José María Barrera (2024, Hardcover)

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Dendera, Temple of Time : The Celestial Wisdom of Ancient Egypt, Hardcover by Barrera, José María, ISBN 1644118343, ISBN-13 9781644118344, Brand New, Free shipping in the US "A full-color exploration of the encoded ceiling at the Temple of Dendera. Draws on more than 5,000 high-resolution photographs taken by the author to reconstruct the complete ceiling of the portico of the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. Reveals in detail how each panel represents celestial cycles of time from the Precession of the Equinoxes to the annual cycles of life found along the Nile. Explains each panel's astronomical significance from the ancient Egyptian perspective as well as examining the myths,gods, and goddesses depicted"--

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PublisherInner Traditions International, The Limited

ISBN-101644118343

ISBN-139781644118344

eBay Product ID (ePID)4061838259

Product Key Features

Book TitleDendera, Temple of Time : the Celestial Wisdom of Ancient Egypt

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2024

TopicAncient Mysteries & Controversial Knowledge, Africa / General, Unexplained Phenomena, Ancient / Egypt

IllustratorYes

GenreBody, Mind & Spirit, History

AuthorJosé María Barrera

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight46.2 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width12 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2023-030485

ReviewsJosé María Barrera presents a very clear depiction of the color ceiling in the pronaos of the Hathor temple at Dendera. Brilliant photographs are accompanied by the precise locations. A detailed high-quality overview of the complete ceiling includes panels and architrave undersides. This book's main subject is the description of all the figures depicted at the panels of the ceiling, which are a representation of the old Egyptian calendar and sky visualizations of the Greco-Roman time in Egypt. These not only represent genuine traditional old Egyptian gods of time and the known celestial bodies but also the inclusion of the zodiacal signs of Babylonian-Greco origin. This is an exceptionally well-suited introduction into early astronomy and concepts of time of this advanced civilization for non-professionals and professionals likewise.

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal932

Table Of ContentForeword by Bob Brier Acknowledgments Note to the Reader Introduction The Land of Cycles The Temples of Egypt The Astronomical Function of the Temples Measuring Time Ancient Egyptian Astronomy The Temple of Hathor at Dendera Description of the Temple The Pronaos of the Temple The Ceiling of the Pronaos The Central Panel East Panel I * The Diurnal Journey of Re * East Panel I (upper track) * East Panel I (lower track) West Panel I * Fertility and the Moon * The Waning of the Moon * The New Moon * The Waxing of the Moon * The Eye of Horus * The Heliopolitan Ennead * Thoth * Montu * Atum * Tefnut and Shu * Nut and Geb * Osiris * Isis * Horus, Son of Isis * Nephthys * Hathor * Horus of Edfu * Tanenet * Iunit * West Panel I (days of the lunar month) * The Full Moon East Panel II and West Panel II * The Decans * East Panel II (upper track) * East Panel II (upper track, the epagomenal days) * West Panel II (upper track) * East Panel II (lower track) * West Panel II (lower track) East Panel III and West Panel III * The Annual Cycle * East Panel III (upper track) * West Panel III (upper track) * Nut, Death, and Rebirth * Cancer/Khepri * Gemini * Taurus * Aries * Pisces * Aquarius * Capricorn * Sagittarius * Scorpius * Libra * Virgo * Leo * Mercury * Venus * Mars * Jupiter * Saturn * The Big Dipper * The Solar Eclipse * Sirius/Sothis * Orion/Sah * Satet and Anuket * East Panel III (lower track) * West Panel III (lower track) Epilogue Appendix A: Egyptian Iconography Appendix B: Back to Life Appendix C: The Taken Ceiling Appendix D: The Description de l'Égypte Appendix E: French Savants' Depictions of the Ceiling Bibliography Index

SynopsisA full-color exploration of the encoded ceiling at the Temple of Dendera * Draws on more than 5,000 high-resolution photographs taken by the author to reconstruct the complete ceiling of the portico of the Temple of Hathor at Dendera * Reveals in detail how each panel represents celestial cycles of time from the Precession of the Equinoxes to the annual cycles of life found along the Nile * Explains each panel's astronomical significance from the ancient Egyptian perspective as well as examining the myths, gods, and goddesses depicted Egypt is famous for its pyramids, the Sphinx, the temples at Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings, but 40 miles north of Luxor lies the best-preserved temple complex in all of Egypt: The Temple of Dendera, known for the famous "Zodiac of Dendera" now housed in the Louvre Museum. Within the portico leading into the Hathor temple at Dendera is a little-known outstanding achievement of humanity: an extensive colored bas-relief--larger than the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel--meticulously encoded with the sophisticated astronomical knowledge of ancient Egypt. Drawing on more than 5,000 high-resolution photographs he has taken at the Temple of Dendera, photographer and computer scientist José María Barrera presents a complete full-color photographic reconstruction of the ceiling of the pronaos at Dendera and reveals in detail how each panel represents celestial cycles of time from the precession of the equinoxes to the annual cycles of life found along the Nile. He explains the meaning of the layout of the ceiling as it relates to the present, the past, eternity, the hours of the day, the phases of the moon, the constellations used in ancient Egyptian astronomy, the solar year, and the Great Year. The author provides detailed analysis of each panel, including close-up photos, and explains each panel's astronomical and spiritual significance from the ancient Egyptian perspective as well as examining the myths, gods, and goddesses depicted. He also includes an appendix exploring the meaning and symbology of ancient Egyptian iconography. Allowing you to experience the vivid details of this ancient work of art and science, this photographic exploration also re-creates the sense of spiritual awe and power the Temple of Dendera radiates to its visitors, whether today or millennia ago., A full-color exploration of the encoded ceiling at the Temple of Dendera - Draws on more than 5,000 high-resolution photographs taken by the author to reconstruct the complete ceiling of the portico of the Temple of Hathor at Dendera - Reveals in detail how each panel represents celestial cycles of time from the Precession of the Equinoxes to the annual cycles of life found along the Nile - Explains each panel's astronomical significance from the ancient Egyptian perspective as well as examining the myths, gods, and goddesses depicted Egypt is famous for its pyramids, the Sphinx, the temples at Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings, but 40 miles north of Luxor lies the best-preserved temple complex in all of Egypt: The Temple of Dendera, known for the famous "Zodiac of Dendera" now housed in the Louvre Museum. Within the portico leading into the Hathor temple at Dendera is a little-known outstanding achievement of humanity: an extensive colored bas-relief--larger than the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel--meticulously encoded with the sophisticated astronomical knowledge of ancient Egypt. Drawing on more than 5,000 high-resolution photographs he has taken at the Temple of Dendera, photographer and computer scientist José María Barrera presents a complete full-color photographic reconstruction of the ceiling of the pronaos at Dendera and reveals in detail how each panel represents celestial cycles of time from the precession of the equinoxes to the annual cycles of life found along the Nile. He explains the meaning of the layout of the ceiling as it relates to the present, the past, eternity, the hours of the day, the phases of the moon, the constellations used in ancient Egyptian astronomy, the solar year, and the Great Year. The author provides detailed analysis of each panel, including close-up photos, and explains each panel's astronomical and spiritual significance from the ancient Egyptian perspective as well as examining the myths, gods, and goddesses depicted. He also includes an appendix exploring the meaning and symbology of ancient Egyptian iconography. Allowing you to experience the vivid details of this ancient work of art and science, this photographic exploration also re-creates the sense of spiritual awe and power the Temple of Dendera radiates to its visitors, whether today or millennia ago.

LC Classification NumberDT73.D4B37 2024