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The Tears of Re - Beekeeping in Ancient Egypt (Hardcover)
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The Tears of Re - Beekeeping in Ancient Egypt (Hardcover)
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According to Egyptian mythology, when the god Re cried, his tears
turned into bees upon touching the ground. Beyond the realm of
myth, the honey bee is a surprisingly common and significant motif
in Egyptian history, playing a role in the mythology, medicine,
art, and food of the ancient culture. In The Tears of Re:
Beekeeping in Ancient Egypt, entomologist Gene Kritsky presents the
first full-length discussion of the ways in which bees were a part
of life in ancient Egypt, shedding light on one of the many
mysteries of the ancient world. Kritsky delves into ancient Egypt's
complex society, revealing that bees had a significant presence in
everything from death rituals to trade. In fact, beekeeping was a
state-controlled industry, and in certain instances honey could
even be used to pay taxes! Honey was used both to sweeten foods and
treat cuts, and was sometimes used as a tribute or offering. From
the presence of bees in paintings and hieroglyphs in tombs to the
use of beeswax in a variety of products, bees had a significant
presence in ancient Egyptian culture. Richly illustrated and
engagingly written, The Tears of Re will appeal to anyone with a
passion for beekeeping, Egypt, or the ancient world.
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