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An Egyptian Hieroglyphic Dictionary : With An Index Of English Words, King List, And Geographical List With Indexes, List Of Hie,Used
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At Last, An English Dictionary Of Egyptian Hieroglyphics. This Monumental Worklong Out Of Print, A Very Hard And Rare Book To Findwas Prepared By One Of The Foremost Egyptologists Of The Century. It Contains Nearly 28,000 Words Or Terms That Occur In Hieroglyphic Texts Dating From The Third Dynasty Through The Roman Period, Roughly From 3000 B.C. To 600 A.D. It Is The Only Complete English Dictionary Available Anywhere. For Students, Teachers, Collectors, Libraries, Museums Or Anyone Seriously Interested In Deciphering Ancient Egyptian Writings, Magical Formulas Or Inscriptions For Themselves, This Book Is A Must!Arranged Alphabetically, Each Entry Consists Of The Transliteration Of The Word, The Word In Hieroglyphs, The Meaning In English, And Often, A Literary Or Other Textual Source Where The Word Can Be Found. The Entries In The 915Page Main Dictionary Include All The Gods And Goddesses As Well As Other Mythological Beings, The Principle Kings Of Egypt, And Geographical Names. Professor Budge Also Gives In The Beginning A Full List Of The Most Frequently Used Hieroglyphic Characters Arranged, After The Manner Of Printers' Egyptiantype Catalogues, By Pictorial Similarity (Men, Women, Gods And Goddesses, Parts Of The Body, Animals, Birds, Reptiles, Fish, Insects, Plants, Sacred Vessels, Weapons, Measures, Etc.) With Phonetic Values And Meanings When Used As Determinatives And Ideographs. Reference Alphabets Or Syllabaries For Coptic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic, Ethiopic, Amharic And Persian Cuneiform Are Also Here.The Secondary Aids Are Quite Extensive (Over 550 Pages Worth) And Most Useful. In The Second Volume, There'S An Index Of English Words With 60,000 Entries. This Forms An Extremely Handy Englishegyptian Glossary. Also Included In This Volume Are Hieroglyphic Lists Of Royal And Geographical Names (With Separate Indexes To These Lists), And Indexes Of Coptic And Nonegyptian Words Quoted In The Dictionary Itself (With A Separate Section For Nonegyptian Geographical Names).The Long, Scholarly And Informative Introduction Outlines The History Of The Decipherment In Europe Of Egyptian Hieroglyphs And Lexicography (Citing Such Pioneers As Akerblad, Young, Champollion Le Jeune, Birch, Lepsius, Brugsch, Chabas, Goodwin E. De Roug, And Others), Explains The Principles Of The Present Work, And Offers A Full Bibliography. Everything You Need To Study Hieroglyphs Is In These Two Volumes.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The book measures seven point zero one inches in length, one point two six inches in width, and ten inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: This book contains seven hundred forty-eight pages, providing extensive information on Egyptian hieroglyphics.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is paperback bound, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is E. A. Wallis Budge, a prominent Egyptologist.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners interested in learning Egyptian hieroglyphics, as it includes extensive explanations.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic study? A: Yes, this book is ideal for academic study, containing nearly twenty-eight thousand words and comprehensive indexes.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store this book in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight to preserve its condition.
- Q: Is this book safe for children? A: Yes, this book is safe for children, but it is recommended for those with an interest in history and languages.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you can contact customer support for a replacement or refund.
- Q: What is the subject matter of this book? A: The book focuses on Egyptian hieroglyphics, including a dictionary and indexes of English words and geographical names.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book includes illustrations of hieroglyphic characters, aiding in visual comprehension.
- Q: Is there a glossary in this book? A: Yes, the book includes an English-Egyptian glossary with sixty thousand entries for reference.
- Q: Are there references to other languages in the book? A: Yes, the book contains references to Coptic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic, Ethiopic, Amharic, and Persian cuneiform.
- Q: How should I care for this book? A: To care for this book, handle it gently, keep it on a shelf upright, and avoid exposure to moisture.
- Q: Is this book a good resource for museums? A: Yes, this book is an excellent resource for museums, providing detailed information on ancient Egyptian writings.
- Q: Can I find this book in libraries? A: Yes, this book is often available in libraries, especially those with extensive historical or archaeological collections.