Ancient and Modern Naming Conventions Compared.

The article focuses on the different ways that Egyptian societies named their children. Topics discussed include the thinking of Egyptians that the name, ren, was essential for human personality, the link of circumcision ritual to naming ceremony, and the naming approach of Muslim and Christian soci...

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Publicado en:Ancient Egypt Magazine Vol. 17; no. 5; pp. 18 - 25
Autor principal: Wilson, Hilary
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Ancient Egypt Magazine Apr/May2017
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Sumario:The article focuses on the different ways that Egyptian societies named their children. Topics discussed include the thinking of Egyptians that the name, ren, was essential for human personality, the link of circumcision ritual to naming ceremony, and the naming approach of Muslim and Christian societies.