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The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt

By Richard H. Wilkinson

Book information

Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Year
2003
ISBN
0500051208, 9780500051207
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
219 MB (229412210 bytes)
Pages
256\257
Time added
2024-06-26 16:54:29

Description

A comprehensive and authoritative illustrated guide to the deities that lay at the heart of Ancient Egyptian religion and society. It examines the evolution, worship and eventual decline of a huge pantheon, from minor figures such as Bas, Babi, Ba-Pef and Taweret to the all-powerful Osiris, Amun, Hathor, Isis and Re. The author considers the differing manifestations, iconography and cult centres of the deities and their fluctuating popularity. He also examines levels of worship, from the king's formal rituals and festivals to popular access and personal piety. The accompanying photographs and drawings depict tomb paintings, temple reliefs, statues and other iconography.

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