Ten striking motifs to delight tattoo enthusiasts of all ages: an Egyptian queen, the Sphinx, a stylized beetle, lotus, birds, and more.

The human desire to adorn the body is universal and timeless. While specific forms of body decoration and the motivations for them vary by region, culture, and

Cutting-edge research by twenty-four international scholars on female power, agency, health, and literacy in ancient Egypt There has been considerable scholarsh

Provides the picture, history and meaning of each of the tattoos included in the book. It also explains the history of tattoos in different areas of the world.

Written by specialists in the field of Egyptology, this book is a readable introduction to ancient Egypt, covering all anticipated subjects and stressing the mo