Studia Antiqua
Keywords
ancient Egypt, Egyptain animals, animal symbolism
Abstract
This essay discusses archeological information gained from the study of Egyptian artifacts, specifically focused on hedgehogs and hyenas. The aim of this paper is to expand our understanding of these animals in the day-to-day lives of Egyptians from this period, and further clarify the symbolism that they hold. Understanding the importance of less common animals within ancient Egyptian religion and symbolism is vital to understanding how the average person lived and interacted with the world around them.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Thurtle, Elliotte. "Hedgehogs and Hyenas: Peculiar Animals of Ancient Egypt." Studia Antiqua 20, no. 1 (2021): 38-46. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/studiaantiqua/vol20/iss1/4
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