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Beekeeping in Antiquity
Author | : Henry Malcolm Fraser |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 186 |
Release | : 1951 |
Genre | : Bee culture |
ISBN | : MINN:319510004441853 |
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The Tears of Re
Author | : Gene Kritsky |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2015-10-08 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780199361403 |
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According to Egyptian mythology, when the ancient Egyptian sun god Re cried, his tears turned into honey bees upon touching the ground. For this reason, the honey bee was sacrosanct in ancient Egyptian culture. From the art depicting bees on temple walls to the usage of beeswax as a healing ointment, the honey bee was a pervasive cultural motif in ancient Egypt because of its connection to the sun god Re. Gene Kritsky delivers a concise introduction of the relationship between the honey bee and ancient Egyptian culture, through the lenses of linguistics, archeology, religion, health, and economics. Kritsky delves into ancient Egypt's multifaceted society, and traces the importance of the honey bee in everything from death rituals to trade. In doing so, Kritsky brings new evidence to light of how advanced and fascinating the ancient Egyptians were. This richly illustrated work appeals to a broad range of interests. For archeology lovers, Kritsky delves into the archeological evidence of Egyptian beekeeping and discusses newly discovered tombs, as well as evidence of manmade hives. Linguists will be fascinated by Kritsky's discussion of the first documented written evidence of the honeybee hieroglyph. And anyone interested in ancient Egypt or ancient cultures in general will be intrigued by Kritsky's treatment of the first documented beekeepers. This book provides a unique social commentary of a community so far removed from modern humans chronologically speaking, and yet so fascinating because of the stunning advances their society made. Beekeeping is the latest evidence of how ahead of their times the Egyptians were, and the ensuing narrative is as captivating as every other aspect of ancient Egyptian culture.
The Sacred Bee in Ancient Times and Folklore
Author | : Hilda M. Ransome |
Publsiher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2012-04-20 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780486122984 |
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Well-documented study of bees, hives, and beekeepers, along with rare illustrations as they appear in ancient paintings, sculpture, on coins, jewelry, and Mayan glyphs.
The Archaeology of Beekeeping
Author | : Eva Crane |
Publsiher | : Bloomsbury Academic |
Total Pages | : 366 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : MINN:31951000053986W |
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The Tears of Re
Author | : Gene Kritsky |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 159 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780199361380 |
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According to Egyptian mythology, when the god Re cried, his tears turned into bees upon touching the ground. Beyond the realm of myth, the honey bee is a surprisingly common and significant motif in Egyptian history, playing a role in the mythology, medicine, art, and food of the ancient culture. In this book, entomologist Gene Kritsky presents the first full-length discussion of the ways in which bees were a part of life in ancient Egypt, shedding light on one of the many mysteries of the ancient world. Kritsky delves into ancient Egypt's complex society, revealing that bees had a significant presence in everything from death rituals to trade. In fact, beekeeping was a state-controlled industry, and in certain instances honey could even be used to pay taxes! Honey was used both to sweeten foods and treat cuts, and was sometimes used as a tribute or offering. From the presence of bees in paintings and hieroglyphs in tombs to the use of beeswax in a variety of products, bees had a significant presence in ancient Egyptian culture.
New Approaches to the Archaeology of Beekeeping
Author | : David Wallace-Hare |
Publsiher | : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd |
Total Pages | : 278 |
Release | : 2022-02-17 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781789699944 |
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17 papers take a holistic view of beekeeping archaeology (including honey, wax, associated products, hive construction, and trade) in one large interconnected geographic region, the Mediterranean, central Europe, and the Atlantic Façade. The book serves as a handbook for current and future researchers considering the archaeology of beekeeping.
History of Beekeeping in Britain
Author | : Henry Malcolm Fraser |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 138 |
Release | : 1958 |
Genre | : Bee culture |
ISBN | : CORNELL:31924003184862 |
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The World History of Beekeeping and Honey Hunting
Author | : Eva Crane |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 720 |
Release | : 1999-10-13 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781136746697 |
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First published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.