The Egyptian Corridor. Worldview, Value, Symbolic Aspects

Worldview, Value and Symbolic Aspects of the "Cultural Context Thrace - Egypt" (16th century BC - 4th century)

"The book presents a bold working hypothesis about the early contacts between North Africa and the European Southeast. The author, Professor Dimitar Ivanov, holds a Doctor of Science degree with interests in history and social sciences. He has authored monographic studies in both fields, showcasing his interdisciplinary research from the first page to the last, sparking scholarly discussions in various formats. The research is timely and intriguing, as archaeological data have confirmed migratory movements and the exchange of values ??and symbols between North Africa and the Balkan Peninsula since prehistoric times. Historical contacts that have eluded written records and are not evident through archaeological findings are also possible. The author aims to shed light on this "hidden knowledge" concerning transmitting values ??and artistic interactions in the cultural context "Egypt - Thrace".”

- Prof. Dr. Dr. Sergey Ignatov

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Contents

Preface

Introduction

Cultural Context

- Space and Time

- Spirit and Matter

- Cultural Projections

Spiritual Synthesis

- Worldview and Value Parallels

- Symbols - a Language for Intercultural Communication

- Historical Arguments for Cultural Synthesis

Worldview aspects

- The Thracian Aristocratic Worldview

- The Pharaonic Worldview: Ideology and Belief

- Worldview Compatibility and Differences

Value aspects

- Arete - Collective Virtue of the Thracians

- The way of Ma'at - the Virtues of the Egyptians

- Axiological Parallels and Transference of Values

Symbolic Aspects

- Worldly and Valueable Interpretation of Symbols

- On Symbolism in Thracian Art

- Symbols in the Egyptian Cultural Circle

Conclusion

Postscript: Verification of the "Cultural context Thrace - Egypt"

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