The First Female Pharaoh: Sobekneferu, Goddess of the Seven Stars Collins Andrew
The cult, magic, reign, and resurrection of the first female ruler in EgyptReveals the achievements of Sobekneferu, the political and religious issues of her age, the temples and ruins associated with…
Specifikacia The First Female Pharaoh: Sobekneferu, Goddess of the Seven Stars Collins Andrew
The cult, magic, reign, and resurrection of the first female ruler in EgyptReveals the achievements of Sobekneferu, the political and religious issues of her age, the temples and ruins associated with her, and her continuing impact on ancient Egypt after her reignDiscusses Sobekneferu's magical beliefs and practices centered on the crocodile god Sobek, the hippo goddess Neith, and their representation as constellationsExamines the modern-day resurrection of Sobekneferu among mystics and occultists of Victorian London, including her role in Bram Stoker's shocking gothic novel, The Jewel of the Seven StarsCleopatra. Nefertiti. Hatshepsut. All of them are ancient Egyptian female rulers who rose above their predominantly patriarchal societies to become controllers of a great empire. Missing from this list, however, is Sobekneferu, ancient Egypt's