Author : Ernest Alfred Wallis Budge
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 11,12 MB
Release : 1969-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0486220567
Provides definitive coverage of the ancient Egyptian gods, mythological figures, religious cults, priesthoods, and esoteric practices and beliefs
Author : Richard H Wilkinson
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,54 MB
Release : 2017-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 0500284245
A comprehensive guide to the deities of ancient Egypt: their origins and their central role in the lives of the Egyptian people Worshipped for over three-fifths of recorded history, Egypt’s gods and goddesses are among the most fascinating of human civilization. The lives of pharaohs and commoners alike were dominated by the need to honor, worship, and pacify the huge pantheon of deities, from the benevolent to the malevolent. The richness and complexity of their mythology is reflected in countless tributes throughout Egypt, from lavish tomb paintings and imposing temple reliefs to humble household shrines. This book examines the evolution, worship, and eventual decline of the numerous gods and goddesses—from minor household figures such as Bes and Tawaret to the all-powerful deities Amun and Re—that made Egypt the most theocratic society of the ancient world, and made Egyptians, according to Herodotus, “more religious than any other people.” Now available in paperback, with hundreds of illustrations and specially commissioned drawings, this title remains the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the deities that lay at the heart of Egyptian religion and society.
Author : Geraldine Pinch
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 27,15 MB
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 0195170245
Spanning ancient Egyptian culture--from 3200 BC to AD 400--Pinch opens a door to this hidden world and casts light on the nature of myths and how they relate to the evolution of Egyptian culture. She includes a timeline covering the seven stages in the mythical history of Egypt and outlining the major events of each stage. A substantial A to Z section covers the principal themes and concepts of Egyptian mythology as well as the most important deities, demons, and other characters. This is an ideal introduction for students interested in learning about Egyptian myths, and the culture that created them.
Author : Johnathan Deaver
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 30,5 MB
Release : 1900-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1622751558
Gods and goddesses—in human, animal, and other forms—were central to the ancient Egyptian way of life. Identified with the natural world, daily living, and the afterlife, they maintained order and prevented chaos from permeating the human world. The figures documented in ancient hieroglyphics are given dimension in this absorbing volume, which examines the characteristics and significance of many of the Egyptian gods and goddesses and also looks at related topics such as ancient symbols and the influence of Egyptian mythology on other cultures and belief systems.
Author : Barbara Watterson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 22,31 MB
Release : 2003-09-04
Category : History
ISBN : 075249502X
Illustrated in colour, this is an introduction for the general reader to Egyptian mythology and its mysteries. It includes a concise introduction to general aspects of Egyptian religion, followed by specific sections devoted to the most important of the gods. With sections on personal religion and temple ceremony, there are also accounts of mythological stories associated with the gods, and a map of the principle cult centres.
Author : robert a armour
Publisher : American Univ in Cairo Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 42,37 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789774246692
"Robert Armour's classic text, long cherished by a generation of readers, is now complemented with more than 50 new photographs by Egyptologist Edwin Brock and drawings by Elizabeth Rodenbeck that show the gods in their characteristic forms." "Armour maintains a strong narrative thread with illuminating commentary in his lively retelling of stories from Egyptian mythology, including those of the sun god Ra, the tragic tale of Isis and Osiris, the burlesque of Horus' battle with the evil Seth, and the "gods of the intellect" Thoth and Maat. Now with an updated bibliography and new appendices, this book is sure to inform and enchant a new generation of readers."--Jacket.
Author : Hugh Chisholm
Publisher :
Page : 1090 pages
File Size : 28,19 MB
Release : 1910
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN :
This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.
Author : Sir Ernest Alfred Wallis Budge
Publisher :
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 46,99 MB
Release : 1904
Category : Gods, Egyptian
ISBN :
Author : George Hart
Publisher :
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 32,36 MB
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN :
"Get to know the great gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt in this handy illustrated dictionary... Every entry is illustrated with colour photographs and with the hieroglyphs of the deity's name"--from front jacket flap.
Author : George Hart
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 44,39 MB
Release : 2005-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 1134284241
Containing one of the most comprehensive listings and descriptions of Egyptian deities available – students studying Ancient Egypt, travellers, visitors to museums and all those interested in mythology will find this an invaluable resource.
