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The First Female Pharaoh - Sobekneferu, Goddess of the Seven Stars (Paperback)
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The First Female Pharaoh - Sobekneferu, Goddess of the Seven Stars (Paperback)
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Cleopatra. 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 first female
ruler. Why was the reign of this powerful woman all but forgotten?
Piecing together the lost history of the first female pharaoh,
Andrew Collins presents the first comprehensive biography of
Sobekneferu. Using every text and monument that concerns
Sobekneferu and her time in power, he examines her achievements as
ruler, the political and religious issues of her age, the temples
and ruins associated with her, and her continuing impact on ancient
Egypt after her reign. He explores her relationship with her
brother Amenemhet IV, her sister Neferuptah, and their father
Amenemhet III, regarded as one of the most beloved pharaohs of the
Middle Kingdom. He examines Sobekneferu’s untimely end, the fate
of her body, and the cult that developed in her name. Discussing
Sobekneferu’s magical beliefs and practices, Collins shows how
they centred on the crocodile god Sobek, the hippo goddess Neith,
and the circumpolar stars of the night sky in which they were
personified. He also reveals how the setting of the Crocodile Star
(Eltanin), the brightest star in the constellation of Draco, aligns
with Sobekneferu’s suspected pyramid. Examining the modern-day
resurrection of Sobekneferu among the occultists and mystics of
Victorian London, Collins shows how she is the true inspiration
behind every ancient Egyptian female queen who comes back to life
after her tomb is found--as featured first in Bram Stoker’s
shocking 1903 novel The Jewel of the Seven Stars and later in
several modern blockbuster movies. Revealing how Sobekneferu has
left a lasting impact on culture and occulture through the ages
despite being nearly erased from history, Collins shows how her
continuing legacy is perhaps, ultimately, her true resurrection.
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Imprint: |
Bear
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2023 |
Authors: |
Andrew Collins
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Dimensions: |
241 x 168 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
464 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-59143-445-0 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-59143-445-9 |
Barcode: |
9781591434450 |
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