A hieroglyphic dictionary of Egyptian coffin texts

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The present volume is the long-awaited lexicon of Egyptian coffin texts to A. de Buck's 1961 seven-volume Egyptian Coffin Texts, of vital importance for our understanding of classical Egyptian magic, grammar and literature. Preface by Μ. Heerma van Voss Introduction Abbreviations of lexicographical terms Abbreviations of texts and books cited Dictionary Ꜣ (ȝ) j (ỉ) Ꜥ (ˁ) w b p f m n r h ḥ ḫ ẖ s š q (ḳ) k g t ṯ d ḏ Hierogliphs Man and his occupations Woman and her occupations Anthropomorphic deities Parts of the human body Mammals Parts of mammals Birds Parts of birds Amphibious animals, reptiles etc Invertebrata and lesser animals Trees and plants Sky, earth and water Buildings, parts of buildings etc Ships and parts of ships Domestic and funerary furniture Temple furniture and sacred symbols Crowns, dress, stoves etc Warfare, hunting, butchery Agriculture, crafts and professions Rope, fibre, baskets, bags etc Vessels of stone and earthenware Loaves and cakes Writings, games, music Strokes, signs, derived from hieratic, geometrical figures Unclassified Uncertain readigs and corruptions Hieratic signs