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Write Your Own Egyptian Hieroglyphs

Write Your Own Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Angela McDonald
LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS •  2007 •  PAPER  • 80 PAGES

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n Ancient Egypt, only an elite few could read and write hieroglyphs, but now you too can recognize and write a selection of names, titles, descriptions, sayings, greetings-- even insults! For the ancient Egyptians, nothing could exist without a name -- names held the spark of life. In this colorful illustrated guide, Angela McDonald explains how the Egyptians composed names for the elements of their world and along the way opens a fascinating window on their ancient culture -- their gods, enemies, animals, and more. With practical guides and a lively, informative text, she shows how to create many charming and useful phrases in hieroglyphs for yourself, your friends, your pets-- even your house. There are step-by-step tips on how to draw some of the trickier signs and a collection of genuine Egyptian phrases -- greetings, laments, and insults-- for use in your own compositions. In the words of one Egyptian papyrus, "By day write with your fingers, recite by night. Befriend the scroll and the palette -- it's more fulfilling than wine!"  (EGY25, $15.95)

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