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| the mummy book of amun ra: Van Helsing VS The Mummy of Amun-Ra Pat Shand, 2017-08-16 She has faced countless vampires including Dracula himself. She has defeated monsters that defy the imagination including Frankenstein, the Mothman, and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse… but now she’s about to face her greatest challenge yet. This time Liesel Van Helsing will face a powerful foe from ancient Egypt that has returned for vengeance... the Mummy of Amun-Ra. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Mummy Returns Max Allan Collins, 2001 Based on the upcoming sequel to the smash hit film The Mummy, this novelization of The Mummy Returns, starring Brendan Fraser and The Rock, is written by a Shamus Award-winning author. The Mummy Returns is scheduled for release on Memorial Day weekend, 2001. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Mummy Anne Downey, David Levithan, James Preller, 1999 |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The dwellers on the Nile, or, Chapters on the life, literature, history, and customs of the ancient Egyptians Sir Ernest Alfred Thompson Wallis BUDGE, 1885 |
| the mummy book of amun ra: Pharaoh Marie Vandenbeusch, Aude Semat, Margaret St. Claire Maitland, Margaret Todd Maitland, 2016-01-01 A fresh look at the British Museum's celebrated and extensive ancient Egyptian collection from across three thousand years Pharaoh: King of Ancient Egypt introduces readers to three thousand years of Egypt's ancient history by unveiling its famous rulers--the pharaohs--using some of the finest objects from the vast holdings of the British Museum, along with masterworks from the collection fo the Cleveland Museum of Art.. In an introductory essay, Margaret Maitland looks at Egyptian kingship in terms of both ideology and practicality. Then Aude Semat considers the Egyptian image of kingship, its roles and its uses. In ten additional sections, Marie Vandenbeusch delves into themes related to the land of ancient Egypt, conceptions of kingship, the exercise of power, royal daily life, war and diplomacy, and death and afterlife. Detailed entries by Vandenbeusch and Semat cover key works relating to the pharaohs. These objects, beautifully illustrated in 180 photographs, include monumental sculpture, architectural pieces, funerary objects, exquisite jewelry, and papyri. The rulers of ancient Egypt were not always male, or even always Egyptian. At times, Egypt was divided by civil war, conquered by foreign powers, or ruled by competing kings. Many of the objects surviving from ancient Egypt represent the image a pharaoh wanted to project, but this publication also looks past the myth to explore the realities and immense challenges of ruling one of the greatest civilizations the world has seen. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Curse of the Nile Dave Wolverton, 2001 Alex O'Connell finds adventure as well as trouble when he accidentally falls into the Nile and discovers ancient treasure and a djinn who promises to grant his wishes. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: gods and myths of ancient egypt robert a armour, 2001 Robert Armour's classic text, long cherished by a generation of readers, is now complemented with more than 50 new photographs by Egyptologist Edwin Brock and drawings by Elizabeth Rodenbeck that show the gods in their characteristic forms. Armour maintains a strong narrative thread with illuminating commentary in his lively retelling of stories from Egyptian mythology, including those of the sun god Ra, the tragic tale of Isis and Osiris, the burlesque of Horus' battle with the evil Seth, and the gods of the intellect Thoth and Maat. Now with an updated bibliography and new appendices, this book is sure to inform and enchant a new generation of readers.--Jacket. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: Egypt in Spectacular Cross-Section Stewart Ross, 2007-03-01 Following on from his internationally bestselling book on Rome, master illustrator Stephen Biesty brings his magic touch to the subject of ancient Egypt. It is over 3200 years ago in ancient Egypt, in the reign of the great god-king Rameses II. And for 11-year-old Dedia, a great adventure is about to begin. Join Dedia as he accompanies his father - and a couple of troublesome relations - on a once-in-a-lifetime journey down the Nile. Among the splendours on the way, you will see... BL The hidden secrets of the Valley of the Kings BL Amun-Ra's magnificent temple at Karnak (Luxor) BL Preparation of a mummy and an Egyptian funeral BL The pyramids and Sphinx of Giza BL The ancient Step Pyramid at Saqqara BL Rameses's spectacular palace at Piramesse |
| the mummy book of amun ra: Book of the Dead Foy Scalf, 2017 Discover how the ancient Egyptians controlled their immortal destiny! This book, edited by Foy Scalf, explores what the Book of the Dead was believed to do, how it worked, how it was made, and what happened to it. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: Van Helsing vs. Dracula Pat Shand, Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco, 2016-05-04 Last year, Liesel Van Helsing was attacked by an evil from her father's past ... but she survived, and has moved on with her life. Besides becoming the name that vampires in the tri-state area fear, she's also found love the strangest of places. However, when old friends come calling on her for help, she will find herself pulled into a final conflict with the deadliest vampire of all time! Tense and chilling, Van Helsing vs. Dracula is a bloody love letter to a century's worth of horror. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Mummy Max Allan Collins, 1999 Now a major motion picture from Universal Pictures starring Brendan Fraser. Dashing American and legionnaire Rick O'Connell is in Egypt looking for a good time. His discovery of the Lost City of the Dead is a fluke--but to British librarian Evelyn Carnarvon, it's the archaeological find of the century. Leading Evelyn's expedition deep into the Sahara isn't exactly easy money, as Rick comes face to face with an evil from long ago returned from the grave with a taste for human flesh. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: Eternal Egypt Edna R. Russmann, 2001 The book is published in conjunction with a traveling exhibition organized by the American Federation of Arts and The British Museum and drawn exclusively from the collection of The British Museum, which is among the finest in the world. Illustrated with images of the works in the exhibition, as well as comparative materials, Eternal Egypt is that rare book of interest and value to the general and scholarly audience alike.--BOOK JACKET. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: Mummy Portraits of Roman Egypt Marie Svoboda, Caroline Cartwright, 2020-08-25 This publication presents fascinating new findings on ancient Romano-Egyptian funerary portraits preserved in international collections. Once interred with mummified remains, nearly a thousand funerary portraits from Roman Egypt survive today in museums around the world, bringing viewers face-to-face with people who lived two thousand years ago. Until recently, few of these paintings had undergone in-depth study to determine by whom they were made and how. An international collaboration known as APPEAR (Ancient Panel Paintings: Examination, Analysis, and Research) was launched in 2013 to promote the study of these objects and to gather scientific and historical findings into a shared database. The first phase of the project was marked with a two-day conference at the Getty Villa. Conservators, scientists, and curators presented new research on topics such as provenance and collecting, comparisons of works across institutions, and scientific studies of pigments, binders, and supports. The papers and posters from the conference are collected in this publication, which offers the most up-to-date information available about these fascinating remnants of the ancient world. The free online edition of this open-access publication is available at www.getty.edu/publications/mummyportraits/ and includes zoomable illustrations and graphs. Also available are free PDF, EPUB, and Kindle/MOBI downloads of the book. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: We're Sailing Down the Nile Laurie Krebs, 2007 As the riverboat sails down the Nile River, remnants of Egypt's long history and aspects of its present culture are revealed on its banks. Includes end notes with additional information about ancient Egyptian culture. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Scorpion King Max Allan Collins, 2003 Now a major motion picture from Universal Studios, starring The Rock! Across the deserts of the Middle East, the warlord Memnon expands his reign. With his sorcerer foretelling the outcome of every battle, his army marches undefeated, slaughtering those who dare oppose him. Memnon seeks to fulfill an ancient prophecy to become the King of Legend, the favored ruler of the gods... But the gods favor another. His name is Mathayus. A warrior without peer, he will inspire the remnants of the desert tribes to unite against Memnon's tyranny. And he will ascend a throne of his own making... |
| the mummy book of amun ra: Hatshepsut: Daughter of Amun Moyra Caldecott, 2004-04-01 Ancient Egypt 3500 years ago - a land ruled by the all-powerful female king, Hatshepsut. Ambitious, ruthless and worldly: a woman who established Amun as the chief god of Egypt, bestowing his Priesthood with unprecedented riches and power. This is a story of vision and obsession, of mighty projects and heartbreaking failures - the story of a woman possessed by the desire for power and the need to love. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: Art of Ancient Egypt Edith Whitney Watts, Barry Girsh, 1998 |
| the mummy book of amun ra: Egyptian Mythology Don Nardo, 2013-05-17 Introduce readers to the elaborate mythology of ancient Egypt. This book provides detailed discussion of the mythology's importance to its own culture and the impact it had on subsequent cultures. The numerous deities worshipped by the ancient Egyptians are described and their importance to different groups and in different regions within the empire are explained. Stories are retold along with explanation of how they reflect the values and concerns of Egyptian culture. Readers will also learn how the myths have made their way to Pop culture. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: Studies on the Illustrated Theban Funerary Papyri of the 11th and 10th Centuries B.C. Andrzej Niwinski, 1989 |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Egyptian Mika Waltari, 2021-11-05T00:00:00Z First published in the 1940s and widely condemned as obscene, The Egyptian outsold every other American novel published that same year, and remains a classic; readers worldwide have testified to its life-changing power. It is a full-bodied re-creation of a largely forgotten era in the world’s history: an Egypt when pharaohs contended with the near-collapse of history’s greatest empire. This epic tale encompasses the whole of the then-known world, from Babylon to Crete, from Thebes to Jerusalem, while centering around one unforgettable figure: Sinuhe, a man of mysterious origins who rises from the depths of degradation to get close to the Pharoah... |
| the mummy book of amun ra: Van Helsing VS Robyn Hood Ralph Tedesco, 2018-05-16 Robyn and Liesel learn that they’re each separately on the trail of a seedy crime boss who’s experimenting on humans while developing an extremely dangerous designer drug. But neither Robyn nor Liesel is prepared for what they’ll uncover as the two long-time friends find themselves face to face in an epic battle to the death! |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Mummy in Ancient Egypt Salima Ikram, Aidan Dodson, 1998 A scholarly examination of burial rites and tomb development explains how Egyptian mummies were preserved, wrapped, decorated, and sheltered for eternity |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Mummy Rob Cohen, 2008-06-17 With more than 300 illustrations, this spectacular, full-color visual companion reveals how a movie of gigantic scope and complexity is made—especially one shot in modern-day China and Montreal with sets to replicate 200 b.c. China and 1946 Shanghai and London. Director Rob Cohen’s introduction offers a fascinating glimpse into the moviemaking process as he describes how he worked with the producers, screenwriters, crew, and cast to prepare the movie for production. Additional sections cover the remarkable sets, action sequences, creatures, and costumes, all highlighted by photographs, storyboards, drawings, and commentary from the film’s cast and crew, especially production designer Nigel Phelps. This is a must-have volume for all movie buffs. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: Architecture, Astronomy and Sacred Landscape in Ancient Egypt Giulio Magli, 2013-07-22 This book examines the interplay between astronomy and dynastic power in the course of ancient Egyptian history, focusing on the fundamental role of astronomy in the creation of the pyramids and the monumental temple and burial complexes. Bringing to bear the analytical tools of archaeoastronomy, a set of techniques and methods that enable modern scholars to better understand the thought, religion and science of early civilizations, Giulio Magli provides in-depth analyses of the pyramid complexes at Giza, Abusir, Saqqara and Dahshur, as well as of the Early Dynastic necropolis at Abydos and the magnificent new Kingdom Theban temples. Using a variety of data retrieved from study of the sky and measurements of the buildings, he reconstructs the visual, symbolic and spiritual world of the ancient Egyptians and thereby establishes an intimate relationship among celestial cycles, topography and architecture. He also shows how they were deployed in the ideology of the pharaoh's power in the course of Egyptian history. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: Egyptian Gods & Goddesses Britannica Educational Publishing, 2014-01-01 Gods and goddessesin human, animal, and other formswere central to the ancient Egyptian way of life. Identified with the natural world, daily living, and the afterlife, they maintained order and prevented chaos from permeating the human world. The figures documented in ancient hieroglyphics are given dimension in this absorbing volume, which examines the characteristics and significance of many of the Egyptian gods and goddesses and also looks at related topics such as ancient symbols and the influence of Egyptian mythology on other cultures and belief systems. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Handbook of Mummy Studies Dong Hoon Shin, Raffaella Bianucci, 2020 Owing to their unique state of preservation, mummies provide us with significant historical and scientific knowledge of mankind's past. This handbook, written by prominent international experts in mummy studies, offers readers a comprehensive guide to new understandings of the field's most recent trends and developments. It provides invaluable information on the health states and pathologies of historic populations and civilizations, as well as their socio-cultural and religious characteristics. Addressing the developments in mummy studies that have taken place over the past two decades -- which have been neglected for as long a time -- the authors excavate the ground-breaking research that has transformed scientific and cultural knowledge of our ancient predecessors. The handbook investigates the many new biotechnological tools that are routinely applied in mummy studies, ranging from morphological inspection and endoscopy to minimally invasive radiological techniques that are used to assess states of preservation. It also looks at the paleoparasitological and pathological approaches that have been employed to reconstruct the lifestyles and pathologic conditions of ancient populations, and considers the techniques that have been applied to enhance biomedical knowledge, such as craniofacial reconstruction, chemical analysis, stable isotope analysis and ancient DNA analysis. This interdisciplinary handbook will appeal to academics in historical, anthropological, archaeological and biological sciences, and will serve as an indispensable companion to researchers and students interested in worldwide mummy studies. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: Van Helsing Vs. Dracula's Daughter Raven Gregory, 2020-08-25 Introducing Helsing's deadliest villain yet!Liesel Van Helsing returns in a brand new series set to turn the inventive huntress' world on fire. A mysterious being rises from Helsing's long forgotten past hell bent on revenge. A being whose secrets could very well destroy Helsing...and all she holds dear. Don't miss this exciting new series written by fan favorite Wonderland writer Raven Gregory and artist extraordinaire Allan Otero! |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Egyptian Book of the Dead: Translation and Commentary; Volume 1 Peter Page Le Renouf, 2022-10-27 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Mummy Michael Dean, David Levithan, 2001 |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt Richard H. Wilkinson, 2003 |
| the mummy book of amun ra: Mummies & Magic Sue D'Auria, Peter Lacovara, Catharine H. Roehrig, 1988 |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Mummy in Fact, Fiction and Film Susan D. Cowie, Tom Johnson, 2007-08-09 In 1922, when Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen, much of what was then known about mummies came from the writing of Greek historian Herodotus and from the paintings on the walls of Egyptian tombs. Even before 1922, the mummy had been the subject of fiction, with such writers as Bram Stoker and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle tackling the subject, and early films dating back to 1901. In this work, the authors present the religious, social and scientific aspects of mummies as well as an in-depth discussion of facts about them (largely Egyptian, but including other kinds of mummies). Then, how mummies are portrayed in fiction and in the movies is discussed. Stories and films in which the mummy is a focal character are listed. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: Metu Neter Ra Un Nefer Amen, 1990 |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt Richard H. Wilkinson, 2017-01-12 A fully illustrated survey of Egypt s temples, covering the secret rites and architectural wonders of these powerful and mysterious monuments from early pharaonic times to the Roman period |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Mummy on Screen Basil Glynn, 2019-11-28 The Mummy is one of the most recognizable figures in horror and is as established in the popular imagination as virtually any other monster, yet the Mummy on screen has until now remained a largely overlooked figure in critical analysis of the cinema. In this compelling new study, Basil Glynn explores the history of the Mummy film, uncovering lost and half-forgotten movies along the way, revealing the cinematic Mummy to be an astonishingly diverse and protean figure with a myriad of on-screen incarnations. In the course of investigating the enduring appeal of this most 'Oriental' of monsters, Glynn traces the Mummy's development on screen from its roots in popular culture and silent cinema, through Universal Studios' Mummy movies of the 1930s and 40s, to Hammer Horror's re-imagining of the figure in the 1950s, and beyond. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: Ark of Blood J. F. Penn, 2022-04-19 It is the seat of judgment. The pinnacle of holiness. It is the Ark of the Covenant... and it's the most dangerous weapon in existence. Hardback edition. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Essential Guide to Mummy Literature Brian J. Frost, 2008 Few historical relics have exerted such a hold on our imaginations as the mummy. In 1834, Thomas J. Pettigrew's A History of Egyptian Mummies was the first scholarly work wholly devoted to the subject, providing, for its time, a remarkable analysis of the different mummification techniques used by the ancient embalmers. Such volumes of serious nonfiction have been supplemented over the years by additional works, both scholarly and otherwise, as well as works of fiction that incorporate and expand upon mummy lore. Indeed, the popular concept of the mummy as a malevolent monster dates back to the nineteenth century, when stories about mummies rising from the dead to terrify the living first captured the imagination of the reading public and set the revivified corpse on the path to becoming a major horror icon. In The Essential Guide to Mummy Literature, Brian J. Frost provides the first in-depth survey and bibliography of works of fiction featuring mummies. In this comprehensive volume, Frost traces the development of the mummy story, paying particular attention to works by Victorian authors and pulp fiction writers, as well as stories from the American pulp magazines. The annotated bibliography provides synopses of all the key works of fiction in the mummy canon, as well as others not so well known. Full publication details for each entry, with plot summaries of more than 500 works of fiction and abridged descriptions of 250 nonfiction books, are provided. Additionally, a filmography is included, along with listings of young adult novels, children's storybooks, and reference works for both adults and children. Well-organized and comprehensive, The Essential Guide to Mummy Literature will appeal to devotees of the horror genre and students of popular literature, as well as researchers and librarians. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Mummy Max Allan Collins, 2002-03-26 |
| the mummy book of amun ra: the complete pyramids mark lehner, 2004 Discusses the origin and development of the Egyptian pyramids, describes their role in Egyptian religion and culture, profiles pyramid explorers, and explains how they were built. |
| the mummy book of amun ra: The Myriad Faces of Heroes and Heroines Julian Patrick Ward, Kelly Kar Yue Chan, Chi Sum Garfield Lau, 2025-03-31 This collection scrutinizes the representation, dynamics, transformation and/or adaptation of various heroes and heroines in different folkloric traditions and narratives in the context of Asia. Exploring notions in the topics of mythologies, folktales, literature, theatre performance and any other art forms, the volume collates discussions on the pragmatic and aesthetic representation of men and women within the mythic world, and within contemporary settings. In doing so, it produces a contemporary theorization of Asian heroes and heroines beyond their mythic structure and folkloric limits. In considering the representation of heroes and heroines in the Asian folkloric tradition, and in comparative contexts, the book establishes connections between characters from myths and folktales and those found in contemporary narratives, considers the adaptation and transformation of heroes and heroines as revealed in a variety of literary works, and also assesses the gendering of social roles in modern literature and other art forms. It is of interest to scholars and advanced students in comparative literature, Asian cultural studies and theatre and performance. |
Mummy - Wikipedia
A mummy is a dead human or an animal whose soft tissues and organs have been preserved by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, extreme cold, very low humidity, or lack of …
Mummy | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
May 20, 2025 · Mummy, body embalmed, naturally preserved, or treated for burial with preservatives after the manner of the ancient Egyptians. The process varied from age to age in …
Egyptian Mummies - Smithsonian Institution
About 2600 BCE, during the Fourth and Fifth Dynasties, Egyptians probably began to mummify the dead intentionally. The practice continued and developed for well over 2,000 years, into the …
Mummy History
Sep 21, 2017 · A mummy is a person or animal whose body has been dried or otherwise preserved after death.
Eternal Life in Ancient Egypt | Smithsonian National Museum of …
Enter a Mummy's Tomb For more than 3,000 years, ancient Egyptians embalmed, preserved and entombed their dead with materials they would need for life in the next world. Offerings to the …
Egyptian death and afterlife: mummies - British Museum
Listen on the Audio app, available on the App Store and Google Play. This gallery explores death and the afterlife, something which held particular significance and meaning for the ancient …
7 famous mummies and secrets they've revealed about the ancient …
Jul 20, 2022 · Autopsies conducted by modern-day scientists can reveal what these ancient people ate, what diseases they suffered from, and ultimately what killed them. From King Tut to Lady …
8 Facts about Mummies — Google Arts & Culture
When people think of mummies, they often think of ancient Egypt, perhaps because of rich grave goods buried with Egyptian mummies, and the wealth of information left in hieroglyphs. But...
Mummy - New World Encyclopedia
A mummy is a dead body whose skin and dried flesh have been preserved over an extended time period. This may be accomplished by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals , …
The Mummification Process: How Ancient Egyptians Preserved …
Mar 9, 2021 · Egyptian mummification became a lost art around the 4th century A.D., as Rome ruled over Egypt and Christianity was on the rise. But because Egyptians were masters at preserving …
Mummy - Wikipedia
A mummy is a dead human or an animal whose soft tissues and organs have been preserved by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, extreme cold, very low humidity, or lack …
Mummy | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
May 20, 2025 · Mummy, body embalmed, naturally preserved, or treated for burial with preservatives after the manner of the ancient Egyptians. The process varied from age to age …
Egyptian Mummies - Smithsonian Institution
About 2600 BCE, during the Fourth and Fifth Dynasties, Egyptians probably began to mummify the dead intentionally. The practice continued and developed for well over 2,000 years, into …
Mummy History
Sep 21, 2017 · A mummy is a person or animal whose body has been dried or otherwise preserved after death.
Eternal Life in Ancient Egypt | Smithsonian National Museum of …
Enter a Mummy's Tomb For more than 3,000 years, ancient Egyptians embalmed, preserved and entombed their dead with materials they would need for life in the next world. Offerings to the …
Egyptian death and afterlife: mummies - British Museum
Listen on the Audio app, available on the App Store and Google Play. This gallery explores death and the afterlife, something which held particular significance and meaning for the ancient …
7 famous mummies and secrets they've revealed about the …
Jul 20, 2022 · Autopsies conducted by modern-day scientists can reveal what these ancient people ate, what diseases they suffered from, and ultimately what killed them. From King Tut …
8 Facts about Mummies — Google Arts & Culture
When people think of mummies, they often think of ancient Egypt, perhaps because of rich grave goods buried with Egyptian mummies, and the wealth of information left in hieroglyphs. But...
Mummy - New World Encyclopedia
A mummy is a dead body whose skin and dried flesh have been preserved over an extended time period. This may be accomplished by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals , …
The Mummification Process: How Ancient Egyptians Preserved …
Mar 9, 2021 · Egyptian mummification became a lost art around the 4th century A.D., as Rome ruled over Egypt and Christianity was on the rise. But because Egyptians were masters at …
