W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders) Petrie

W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders) Petrie
William Matthew Flinders Petrie was an influential British Egyptologist and a pioneering figure in archaeological methodology. Known for his meticulous excavation techniques, Petrie contributed significantly to the development of modern archaeology. He authored numerous works, including "The Pyramids and Temples of Gizeh" and "Methods and Aims in Archaeology," which introduced innovative strategies for dating ancient artifacts. His discoveries and theories greatly expanded knowledge of Egyptian history and culture.

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CHAPTER I THE NATURE OF GODS Before dealing with the special varieties of the Egyptians' belief in gods, it is best to try to avoid a misunderstanding of their whole conception of the supernatural. The term god has come to tacitly imply to our minds such a highly specialised group of attributes, that we can hardly throw our ideas back into the more remote conceptions to which we also attach the... more...

XVIIITH DYNASTY THE TAKING OF JOPPA There was once in the time of King Men-kheper-ra a revolt of the servants of his majesty who were in Joppa; and his majesty said, "Let Tahutia go with his footmen and destroy this wicked Foe in Joppa." And he called one of his followers, and said moreover, "Hide thou my great cane, which works wonders, in the baggage of Tahutia that my power may go with... more...

INTRODUCTION IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers. The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some... more...