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LCL · Greek

History of Egypt and Other Works

by Manetho

The Egyptian priest's history of his own country in Greek, the framework by which the dynasties of Egypt are still numbered.

The Edition

Original language
Greek
Translated by
W. G. Waddell

Publication

Series volume
350
Date published
1940-01-01
Print status
In print

The Physical Book

Binding
Hardcover
Dust jacket
Yes
Total pages
288 pages
ISBN-13
9780674993853

Reference

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Contents

  • Introduction
  • Bibliography
  • List of Abbreviated Titles
  • Editor’s Note
  • The History of Egypt
  • The Sacred Book
  • An Epitome of Physical Doctrines
  • On Festivals
  • On Ancient Ritual and Religion
  • On the Making of Kyphi
  • [Criticisms of Herodotus]
  • Appendix I. Pseudo-Manetho
  • Appendix II. Eratosthenes (?)
  • Appendix III. the Old Chronicle
  • Appendix IV. the Book of Sôthis
  • Map
  • Index