The Heart of Wisdom
Studies on the Heart Amulet in Ancient Egypt
by Rogério Sousa
133 pages· 2011· ISBN 9781407307695
About
Cross-referencing visual depictions with the more meagre archaeological record, this study presents a typology of this significant artefact. It examines the ritual uses of the amulet, and discusses its symbolic place in Egyptian theology, drawing on the work of Jan Assman.
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