Sexual Life in Ancient Egypt / Edition 1

by Lise Manniche

Overview

This is the book that introduced readers to the erotic life that flourished along the banks of the Nile at all levels of society. While much was known about the sexual life of the Greeks and Romans, this was the first to describe the rich and varied sexual life of the ancient Egyptians, which they described in words and pictures, many of which are reproduced here as photographs and facsimile drawings, drawn from sources such as sculptures, reliefs, paintings, sketches of erotic scenes and objects such as pottery and jewellery, as well as texts which vividly describe the passions of gods and men. Lise Manniche discusses all aspects of the intimate life of Egyptians including prostitution, concubines, adultery, homosexuality, intercourse with animals, necrophilia, incest and polygamy, from the Old Kingdom to the start of the Graeco-Roman period. First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780710308047
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/07/2004
Series:	Kegan Paul Library of Sexual Life
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Lise Manniche

Table of Contents

Introduction, Erotic Text's, Epilogue, List of Illustrations, Bibliography and Notes, Chronology, Index