A popular account of the ancient Egyptians

A popular account of the ancient Egyptians

Documents in extraordinary detail the habits, customs, art and methods of the Egyptian civilization. Covers the arrangement of houses, games and amusements, music and instruments, armor, transportation, festivals, farming methods, laws and scientific knowledge.

Sir J. Gardner Wilkinson

2 vol. ; vol. 1

The Ancient Egyptians: their life and customs

1. Character of the Egyptians -- Original populations -- Social life -- Houses -- Villas -- Farmyards -- Gardens -- Vineyards -- Winepress -- Wines -- Beer -- Furniture of rooms -- Chairs -- 2. Reception of guests -- Music -- Various instruments -- Sacred music -- Dance -- 3. Amusement of the guests -- Vases -- Ornaments of the house -- Preparation for dinner -- The kitchen -- Mode of eating -- Spoons -- Washing before meals -- Figure of a dead man brought in -- Games within, and out of, doors -- Wrestling -- Boat-fights -- Bull-fights -- 4. The chase -- Wild animals -- Dogs -- Birds -- Fishing -- Chase of the hippopotamus -- Crocodile -- Its eggs -- The trochilus -- List of the animals of Egypt -- Birds -- Plants -- Emblems -- Offerings -- Ceremonies -- 5. Origin of the Egyptians -- Population of Egypt and of the world of old -- History -- The king -- Princes -- Priests -- Their system -- Religion -- Gods -- Triads -- Dresses and mode of life of the priests -- Soldiers -- Arms -- Chariots -- Ships and navy -- Enemies of Egypt -- Conquests.

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