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Written reputedly by an Egyptian magus, Horapollo Niliacus, in the fourth century C.E., The Hieroglyphics of Horapollo is an anthology of nearly two hundred 'hieroglyphics,' or allegorical emblems, said to have been used by the Pharaonic scribes in describing natural and moral aspects of the world. Translated into Greek in 1505, it informed much of Western iconography from the sixteenth through the nineteenth centuries. This work not only tells how various types of natural phenomena, emotions, virtues, philosophical concepts, and human charactertypes were symbolized, but also explains why, for example, the universe is represented by a serpent swallowing its tail, filial affection by a stork, education by the heavens dropping dew, and a horoscopist by a person eating an hourglass.In his introduction Boas explores the influence of The Hieroglyphics and the causes behind the rebirth of interest in symbolism in the sixteenth century. The illustrations to this edition were drawn by Albrecht Drer on the verso pages of his copy of a Latin translation.
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- Q: What is 'The Hieroglyphics of Horapollo' about? A: 'The Hieroglyphics of Horapollo' is an anthology of nearly two hundred allegorical emblems supposedly written by the Egyptian magus Horapollo Niliacus in the fourth century C.E. The book explains how various natural phenomena, emotions, and philosophical concepts were symbolized in ancient Egyptian culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Hieroglyphics of Horapollo' is Horapollo Niliacus, an Egyptian magus.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition' with an item condition of 'Acceptable'.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of 'The Hieroglyphics of Horapollo' was published on November 15, 1993.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'The Hieroglyphics of Horapollo' contains a total of 148 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition features a paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the illustrations for this edition were drawn by Albrecht Dürer on the verso pages of his copy of a Latin translation.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Hieroglyphics of Horapollo' falls under the category of Egypt.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes related to symbolism, the representation of the universe, emotions, virtues, and human character-types through hieroglyphics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in ancient Egyptian culture? A: Yes, 'The Hieroglyphics of Horapollo' is suitable for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian culture, symbolism, and the historical context of hieroglyphics.