{"title":"Dr Carolyn Graves-Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing world of ancient Egypt with the works of \u003cem\u003eDr Carolyn Graves-Brown\u003c\/em\u003e. As a distinguished Egyptologist, Dr Graves-Brown delves into the fascinating lives, culture, and religious practices of one of history's most captivating civilisations. Her expertise shines through in her scholarly yet accessible writing, making complex historical narratives easy to understand for readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDancing for Hathor\u003c\/em\u003e, Dr Graves-Brown explores the role of women and the significance of dance in ancient Egyptian society, offering a unique perspective on the mystical and everyday aspects of life by the Nile. Her meticulous research provides invaluable insights into the art, religion, and social dynamics of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a casual reader keen on learning more about the mysteries of Egypt, Dr Carolyn Graves-Brown's collection is an essential addition to your library. Let her books transport you back in time, offering a vivid glimpse into the rich tapestry of ancient military and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dancing-for-hathor-by-dr-carolyn-graves-brown-9781847250544","title":"Dancing for Hathor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragmentary evidence allows us only tantalising glimpses of the sophisticated and complex society of the ancient Egyptians, but the Greek historian Herodotus believed that the Egyptians had 'reversed the ordinary practices of mankind' in treating their women better than any of the other civilisations of the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarolyn Graves-Brown draws on funerary remains, tomb paintings, architecture, and textual evidence to explore all aspects of women in Egypt from goddesses and queens to women as the 'vessels of creation'. Perhaps surprisingly, the most common career for women, after housewife and mother, was the priesthood, where women served deities, notably Hathor, with music and dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany would come to the temples of Hathor to have their dreams interpreted or to seek divine inspiration. This is a wide-ranging and revealing account told with authority and verve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848896565484,"sku":"9781847250544","price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19232893482845.jpg?v=1759003168"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dr-carolyn-graves-brown.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}