The Gods’ First Face: Totems, Myths, and the Ancient Sky by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida Before they were statues, deities, and later saints whose names were carved in stone, the divine had, in ancient times, taken on the face of …
From the Trivium to the Quadrivium: The Seven Liberal Arts as Keys to Medieval Magic by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida In the heart of medieval universities, far more was taught than what appears in modern textbooks. Behind the façade of …
The Inner Beast: Archetypal Symbols and Rites of Passage in Beauty and the Beast by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida he fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast is one of the most beloved and retold stories in the world, captivating readers of …
Bes: The Egyptian God, Protector of the Hearth and Joy by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida In the ancient Egyptian pantheon, characterized by majestic and imposing deities, there emerges a decidedly atypical figure: Bes. Unlike other gods such as Osiris, Isis, …
Nefertum: The God of the Lotus, Rebirth, and Perfumes by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida Nefertum, though less well-known than deities such as Ra or Osiris, holds a significant place in the Egyptian pantheon. Associated with rebirth and beauty, Nefertum is …