Lise Manniche Livres

Documents the treasures and ancient arts of pharaonic Egypt, with many of the underlying principles of past aromatherapy techniques still striking a chord today. Exquisite containers are pictured alongside recipes for scents most prized by the elite. Also included are details of fragrant remedies and the origins of aromatherapy, as well as a chapter on the art of ancient Egyptian cosmetics. All the objects in this volume were photographed from private collections and museums in 11 cities around the world.

Exploring the erotic life of ancient Egyptians, the book delves into the intimate practices across all societal levels, revealing a rich tapestry of sexual expression. It features a variety of visual sources, including photographs and drawings of sculptures and pottery, alongside vivid textual descriptions of desires and relationships among gods and men. Lise Manniche covers a wide range of topics, from prostitution and concubinage to homosexuality and necrophilia, providing insights from the Old Kingdom through the onset of the Graeco-Roman period.

The graves at Thebes in Egypt, belonged to a master builder of the Amon temple in the time of Thutmosis IV, a purveyor of sweets in Amenophis III's temple of the dead, and a man in the business of scented oils. This book presents the wall decorations of 3 Theban tombs (Number 77, Number 175 and Number 249).

Staří Egypťané byli sběhlí ve využívání bylin a nejrůznějšího koření k léčebným či kosmetickým účelům, ale i kupříkladu v oblasti praktického vaření. Opírajíc se o staré egyptské texty a díla klasických autorů, shromáždila autorka herbář 94 druhů koření z rostlin a stromů, které používali faraónové tehdejší doby. Publikace obsahuje i autentické receptury a popisy jednotlivých léčebných procedur, které lze bez obav aplikovat i dnes.