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Egypt: Gods, Myths & Religion
Gahlin Lucia
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Description for Egypt: Gods, Myths & Religion
Paperback. Authoritative text explores the intricate myths, the gods and goddesses, and the divine role of the king, as well as the complex religious ceremonies developed over thousands of years. Num Pages: 256 pages, Over 430 photographs. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 3D; GBC; HBJH; HBLA; HRKP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 219 x 19. Weight in Grams: 638.
This vivid and authoritative reference book introduces us to the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt. It describes their characters and identifying features, the myths surrounding them, and their role in the creation of society. In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh was a human embodiment of a divine being, bridging the distance between the people and the gods. Elaborate funerary rituals for the pharaohs, offerings to the gods, festivals, taboos, superstitions, dreams and oracles reveal how far religion influenced and enriched the lives of the ordinary people. Maps, chronologies and artworks supplement hundreds of photographs in this masterly history.
This vivid and authoritative reference book introduces us to the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt. It describes their characters and identifying features, the myths surrounding them, and their role in the creation of society. In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh was a human embodiment of a divine being, bridging the distance between the people and the gods. Elaborate funerary rituals for the pharaohs, offerings to the gods, festivals, taboos, superstitions, dreams and oracles reveal how far religion influenced and enriched the lives of the ordinary people. Maps, chronologies and artworks supplement hundreds of photographs in this masterly history.
Product Details
Publisher
Anness Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780857231239
SKU
V9780857231239
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Ref
99-3
About Gahlin Lucia
Lucia Gahlin is a highly regarded Egyptologist who studied at University College London (UCL). She has led study tours around Egypt and has worked with the archaeological team at Tell el-Amarna. She is involved with the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology and has lectured for Egyptological societies.
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