Master thesis | Classics and Ancient Civilizations (MA)
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Taweret is known throughout ancient Egypt as one of a multitude of protective deities, with her central intent on safeguarding women and children during the dangerous process of pregnancy,...Show moreTaweret is known throughout ancient Egypt as one of a multitude of protective deities, with her central intent on safeguarding women and children during the dangerous process of pregnancy, childbirth and early childhood. As a minor deity of the Egyptian pantheon, Taweret never had a cult centre in any known settlement and was relegated to small altars within households. Due to her minor status, there have been no in-depth studies to examine her influence within a settlement before. While many Egyptologists have extensively researched the settlement of Deir el-Medina, focus on the role of the goddess Taweret has been relegated to small paragraph descriptions and not of central concern. This paper shall examine the archaeological remains of Deir el-Medina which pertain to Taweret in order to determine the influence of the goddess within this unique community, and the possibility that there may have been a chapel within the community dedicated to her and a priesthood to support her. These archaeological remains shall be classified into: stelae, statues, ostraca, offering basins and grills, amulets, tomb decoration and evidence for a temple in order to give a holistic perspective of her prominence.Show less
Bachelor thesis | Oude culturen van de mediterrane wereld (Bachelor)
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De Egyptische demon wordt vanuit een godsdienstwetenschappelijk standpunt benaderd en de scriptie gaat dieper in op de functie van de demon in de onderwereld, aan de hand van vertalingen van het...Show moreDe Egyptische demon wordt vanuit een godsdienstwetenschappelijk standpunt benaderd en de scriptie gaat dieper in op de functie van de demon in de onderwereld, aan de hand van vertalingen van het Boek van Twee Wegen en het DodenboekShow less
