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Egyptian Gods and Myths by Angela P. Thomas (2008, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA

ISBN-100852637888

ISBN-139780852637883

eBay Product ID (ePID)5181131

Product Key Features

Book TitleEgyptian Gods and Myths

Number of Pages64 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2008

TopicAncient, Folklore & Mythology, Ancient / Egypt

IllustratorYes

GenreReligion, Social Science, History

AuthorAngela P. Thomas

Book SeriesShire Egyptology Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight5.3 Oz

Item Length8.3 in

Item Width5.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition19

Dewey Decimal299/.31

SynopsisThis book describes the complex and often confusing relationship between the ancient Egyptian and his many gods and goddesses. The development of beliefs in animal divinities and their later depictions in human and hybrid forms are discussed. There is a section on cosmic deities and intellectual concepts and a chapter on the particular role of the divine king and the deification of certain individuals during the course of Egypt's long history. Myths and legends about the creation of the world, about the sund god Re and about Osiris, the ruler of the dead, and his son Horus are related and explained. Ideas about the life after death, the individual's hope for eternity and the preparations, provisions and aspects which were regarded as necessary to achieve immortality are summarised. There is also a glossary of the major gods and goddesses, many of whom are illustrated by photographs in the book., This book describes the complex and often confusing relationship between the ancient Egyptian and his many gods and goddesses.

LC Classification NumberBL2450.G6