{"product_id":"the-first-female-pharaoh-sobekneferu-goddess-of-the-seven-stars-9781591434450","title":"The First Female Pharaoh: Sobekneferu, Goddess of the Seven Stars","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe cult, magic, reign, and resurrection of the first female ruler in Egypt\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Reveals the achievements of Sobekneferu, the political and religious issues of her age, the temples and ruins associated with her, and her continuing impact on ancient Egypt after her reign \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Discusses Sobekneferu's magical beliefs and practices centered on the crocodile god Sobek, the hippo goddess Neith, and their representation as constellations \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Examines the modern-day resurrection of Sobekneferu among mystics and occultists of Victorian London, including her role in Bram Stoker's shocking gothic novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Jewel of the Seven Stars\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCleopatra. Nefertiti. Hatshepsut. All of them are ancient Egyptian female rulers who rose above their predominantly patriarchal societies to become controllers of a great empire. Missing from this list, however, is Sobekneferu, ancient Egypt's first female ruler. Why was the reign of this powerful woman all but forgotten? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePiecing together the lost history of the first female pharaoh, Andrew Collins presents the first comprehensive biography of Sobekneferu. Using every text and monument that concerns Sobekneferu and her time in power, he examines her achievements as ruler, the political and religious issues of her age, the temples and ruins associated with her, and her continuing impact on ancient Egypt after her reign. He explores her relationship with her brother Amenemhat IV, her sister Neferuptah, and their father Amenemhat III, regarded as one of the most beloved pharaohs of the Middle Kingdom. He examines Sobekneferu's untimely end, the fate of her body, and the cult that developed in her name. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscussing Sobekneferu's magical beliefs and practices, Collins shows how they centered on the crocodile god Sobek, the hippopotamus goddess Neith, and Sekhmet, the goddess presiding over divine power. He reveals also how Sobekneferu's suspected pyramid was positioned to align with the setting of Eltanin, the brightest star in the constellation of Draco, seen in ancient Egypt as the celestial form of Sobek. Examining the modern-day resurrection of Sobekneferu among the occultists and mystics of Victorian London, Collins shows how she is the true inspiration behind every ancient Egyptian female queen who comes back to life after her tomb is found--as featured first in Bram Stoker's shocking 1903 novel The Jewel of Seven Stars and later in several modern blockbuster movies. \u003cbr\u003eRevealing how Sobekneferu has left a lasting impact on culture and occulture through the ages despite being nearly erased from history, Collins shows how her continuing legacy is perhaps, ultimately, her true resurrection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAndrew Collins is a science and history writer who investigates advanced civilizations in prehistory. He is the codiscoverer of a massive cave complex beneath the Giza plateau, now known as \"Collins' Cave.\" The author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eOrigins of the Gods\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGöbekli Tepe: Genesis of the Gods\u003c\/i\u003e, he regularly appears on radio shows, podcasts, and TV series, including \u003ci\u003eAncient Aliens\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe UnXplained with William Shatner\u003c\/i\u003e, and Gaia TV's \u003ci\u003eAncient Civilizations\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Deep Space\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Essex, England.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bear \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50562346189074,"sku":"9781591434450","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f603c379-38ed-4c91-8a68-c71e31b21bbe.jpg?v=1731859139","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-first-female-pharaoh-sobekneferu-goddess-of-the-seven-stars-9781591434450","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}