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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. This work tells how various types of natural phenomena, emotions, virtues, philosophical concepts, and human character-types were symbolized.

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The Hieroglyphics of Horapollo

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      Publisher Princeton University Press
      Published 5 December 1993
      ISBN-13 9780691000923
      978-0691000923
      ISBN-10 0691000921

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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. This work tells how various types of natural phenomena, emotions, virtues, philosophical concepts, and human character-types were symbolized.

      Trade Review
      "Lucid language [and] stimulating and provoking thinking . . . are among the merits of this small book that will certainly become an invaluable source for students interested in Renaissance symbolism."—George Mylonas

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