Devouring the enemy: ancient Egyptian metaphors of domination

  • Arlette David (Contributor)

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Description

Four types of scenes are analysed where a dominating pharaoh interacts with a subdued enemy: (1) smiting the enemy, (2) trampling the enemy, (3) th elion-king immobilizing the enemy and (4) the Egyptian lion devouring the enemy. A lexicographical analysis of relevant ancient texts accompanies the iconographic study.
Date made available31 Aug 2024
PublisherMacquarie University

Keywords

  • text analysis
  • ancient Egyptian art
  • iconography

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