The Origin and Significance of the Great Pyramid

C Staniland Wake

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Left of Brain Books
06 August 2025

History of architecture; Archaeology; Religion: general; Cultural studies; Sociology: customs & traditions

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Drawing on ancient texts, religious traditions, and comparative mythology, this work explores the symbolic and theological meanings embedded in the design of the Great Pyramid of Giza. C. Staniland Wake examines the monument not merely as an architectural marvel, but as a religious and cosmological emblem rooted in Egyptian beliefs and their parallels in other ancient civilizations.

The book investigates the pyramid's alignment, proportions, and construction in light of solar worship, rites of the dead, and the concept of divine kingship. Wake places the Great Pyramid within the context of sacred architecture, suggesting it served as a tangible expression of metaphysical ideas concerning the soul, resurrection, and the afterlife. Through careful analysis, he highlights the spiritual purpose behind its form and function. This insightful study offers readers a deeper understanding of how the Great Pyramid embodied the philosophical and religious worldview of ancient Egypt.

By: C Staniland Wake
Imprint: Left of Brain Books
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 133mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 118g
ISBN: 9781397669087
ISBN 10: 139766908X
Pages: 78
Publication Date: 06 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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