Author : George Hart
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 36,18 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.
Author : Richard H Wilkinson
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,83 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 : Dimitri Meeks
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 11,45 MB
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 9780801482489
Upset it, with individual gods acting to protect their own positions in an established hierarchy and struggling to gain power over their fellows. The nature of their immortal but not vulnerable bodies, their pleasures, and their needs are considered. What did they eat, the authors ask, and did they feel pain? The second part of the book cites familiar traditions and littleknown texts to explain the relationship of the gods to the pharaoh, who was believed to represent.
Author : Moustafa Gadalla
Publisher : Tehuti Research Foundation
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 30,6 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Cosmology, Egyptian
ISBN : 1931446040
This brief examination of Egyptian religion, as opposed to mythology, argues that the ancient Egyptians believed in only one god and that each of the many divinities were created to represent or symbolise different aspects of that one supreme deity. Gadalla examines the role and symbolism of each god or goddess in turn, highlighting their place within Egyptian theology. Each divinity is illustrated.
Author : Geraldine Pinch
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 25,78 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 : Patrick Auerbach
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 49,88 MB
Release : 2015-12-16
Category :
ISBN : 9781522776529
Worshiped for over three-fifths of recorded history, ancient 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 lavish tomb paintings and imposing temple reliefs to humble household shrines, countless tributes throughout Egypt reflect the richness and complexity of their mythology. This book examines the Egyptian gods and goddesses - from minor household figures such as Bes and Taweret to the all-powerful deities Amun and Rethat made Egypt the most completely theocratic society of the ancient world, and made Egyptians, according to Herodotus, "more religious than any other people." Ancient Egypt has held humanity in its thrall for over 5000 years. The image of the Great Pyramids of the Valley of the Kings rising ghostlike from the white sands of the Sahara Desert is synonymous with the mysteries of the Ancient World. Ancient Egypt was remarkably advanced, especially considering its origins date back 30 centuries before the Common Era. From clocks to the 12-month calendar to agriculture and fashion, we continue to experience the echoes of Ancient Egypt in the world we live in today. Download Egyptian Gods Now for Instant Reading by Scrolling Up and Clicking the "Buy" Button.
Author : Barbara S. Lesko
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 12,45 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780806132020
The book presents in depth histories of the cults of seven major goddesses and many excerpts from their literature--hymns, prayers, and magical spells as well as descriptions of ritual, temples and clergy.
Author : John Baines
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 25,43 MB
Release : 1991
Category : History
ISBN : 9780801497865
Lectures given at a symposium held in 1987, sponsored by Fordham University.
Author : Judith Page
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 26,63 MB
Release : 2011-12-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0738730262
Delve into the powerful undercurrents of Egyptian magick and be forever changed. This book presents authentic rituals to invoke the gods. Step into their hidden realm, where true gnosis and healing are found. A deeply spiritual experience unfolds as you begin to invoke the deities of ancient Egypt. Discover your true magickal name, create a doorway into other dimensions, receive messages from the Neteru, and become one with the gods once again. Call upon Isis for boundless love Invoke the warrior goddess Sekhmet for protection Summon Nut to unleash your creativity Reconnect with Hathor, Osiris, and many other gods and goddesses Combining elegant rites with an evocative description of each deity's myths, this book invites you to begin a soul-level transformation and awaken to your own strength, power, and divinity.
Author : Stephan Weaver
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 30,70 MB
Release : 2015-07-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781515072270
Gods, Pharaohs and Book of the Dead From at least 4000 BCE to the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 CE, Egyptian Mythology was the foundation of ancient Egyptian culture. Spanning over large dominions as distant as the Roman Empire and the Greco-Roman realm, Egyptian mythology was a prevailing entity. Goddesses like Isis were worshiped not only by the natives of Egypt but also those of England and Afghanistan. Inside you will learn about... - Gods and Goddesses - Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt - Book of the Dead - Rituals and Sacrifices - Ten Little Known Facts about Egyptian Mythology This book tackles each spellbinding facet of the mythology, discussing the Gods and goddesses, the Pharaohs-including Tutankhamen and the last Ptolemaic ruler Cleopatra VII- the mysterious "Book of the Dead" and the rituals and sacrifices made to the gods. You will marvel at the fascinating things you learn about the Egyptian Mythology: mummification, the theory ancient Egyptians had about the cosmos and the creations. This eBook will serve as a great insight into one of history's most fascinating relics.
