{"title":"Manetho","description":"\u003cp\u003eManetho’s works offer a profound exploration into the rich tapestry of ancient history and culture. Readers can delve into texts that illuminate early civilisations with a distinctive perspective on their arts and social structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, these writings blend historical insight with cultural analysis, inviting a deeper understanding of the past and its enduring influence on the present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"manetho-by-manetho-9780674993853","title":"Manetho","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManetho\u003c\/em\u003e was an Egyptian of the 3rd century BCE. Born probably at Sebennytus in the Delta, he became a priest or high priest at Heliopolis. Apparently, he and a Greek Timotheus did much to establish the cult of Serapis in Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEight works or parts of works were ascribed to him, all on history and religion and all apparently in Greek: \u003cem\u003eAegyptiaca\u003c\/em\u003e, on the history of Egypt; \u003cem\u003eThe Sacred Book\u003c\/em\u003e on Egyptian religion; \u003cem\u003eAn Epitome of Physical Doctrines\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eOn Festivals\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eOn Ancient Ritual and Religion\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eOn the Making of Kyphi\u003c\/em\u003e (an incense); \u003cem\u003eThe Criticisms of Herodotus\u003c\/em\u003e; and the spurious \u003cem\u003eBook of Sôthis\u003c\/em\u003e. These survive only as quoted by other writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume also contains the doubtful \u003cem\u003eKings of Thebes\u003c\/em\u003e (in Egypt) and the \u003cem\u003eOld Chronicle\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486802297068,"sku":"9780674993853","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b8c02e88f0b3f4d381aac601a040478d.jpg?v=1775778882"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/manetho.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}