Egypt Bugs: A Traveler’s Guide to Insects to Expect
2023年11月24日 · This post delves into the world of Egypt’s insects, offering detailed insights into the species one might encounter. From the iconic scarab beetles to the ever-persistent mosquitoes, we provide valuable information on the diverse insects addressing common health concerns and offer practical tips for preventing bugs.
Khepri - Ancient Egypt Online
Khepri (Kheper, Khepera, Chepri, Khephir) was associated with the scarab or dung beetle (Scarabaeus sacer), making him one of the most famous insect gods. The Egyptians watched the scarab beetle rolling dung into a ball and pushing it along the ground to its burrow.
Khepri - Wikipedia
Khepri (Egyptian: ḫprj, also transliterated Khepera, Kheper, Khepra, Chepri) is a scarab-faced god in ancient Egyptian religion who represents the rising or morning sun. By extension, he can also represent creation and the renewal of life.
Scarab (artifact) - Wikipedia
Scarabs are amulets and impression seals shaped according to the eponymous beetles, which were widely popular throughout ancient Egypt.
Interview with Gene Kritsky on Insects in Ancient Egypt
2015年12月14日 · History Buff: The insect most identified with the ancient Egyptians in popular culture is the scarab beetle. Aside from the honey bee, are there any other insects that people might be surprised to learn were important to the Egyptians?
Insects in ancient (Pharaonic) Egypt: a review of fauna, their ...
Based on the available and scattered reports, this article reviews the insects that were known to ancient Egyptians (butterflies and moths, honey bee, locust, praying mantis, beetles, ants, flies, mosquitoes, bed-bugs, fleas and head lice).
Flies, Cats and Rat Traps: the Ordinary Animals of Ancient Egypt
2017年11月15日 · This week we investigate some of the Ordinary Animals on loan from the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology. Ask anyone about ancient Egypt and standard responses generally include pyramids, mummies, Tutankhamun, and sometimes (if you’re lucky) animals.
"Insects." 2001. In Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt, edited …
2019年5月14日 · Mosquitoes, fleas, and gnats are insects (hmy, hnws, and hnms are Egyptian names for stinging insects) that could have disturbed the Egyptians in their sleep by biting, the identity of the third plague that afflicted Egypt in the Book of Exodus, from Hebrew scriptures.
New Records for Ancient Pests: Archaeoentomology in Egypt
2001年11月1日 · Recent work on material from New Kingdom and Byzantine Amarna has considerably expanded our knowledge of the insect fauna of Egypt. As well as presenting new fossil records, the paper reviews archaeoentomological work from mummies, offerings and archaeological material and attempts to highlight the necessity of fossil insect study in the ...
Butterflies of Ancient Egypt - BioOne
2015年12月1日 · A review of butterflies depicted in ancient Egyptian tomb scenes and other artifacts dating from the predynastic period (c. 3000 BCE) until the end of the pharaonic era (c. 100 BCE) reveals a wide spectrum of stylistic changes over time.