The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

Author: George Hart
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415344951
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses contains one of the most comprehensive listings and descriptions of Egyptian deities. Now in its second edition, it provides: a new introduction updated entries and four new entries on deities names of the deities as Hieroglyphs a survey of gods and goddesses as they appear in classical literature an expanded chronology and updated bibliography, together with a list of relevant websites drawings of the gods and emblems of each district a map of ancient Egypt and a time chart Presenting a vivid picture of the complexity and richness of imagery in Egyptian mythology, students studying Ancient Egypt, travelers, visitors to museums and all those interested in mythology will find this an invaluable resource.

A Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

Author: George Hart
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gods, Egyptian
Languages : en
Pages : 229

Book Description

The Routledge Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons

Author: Manfred Lurker
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113429817X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
Containing around 1,800 entries this dictionary covers, in one volume, all the important deities and demons from around the world. This will be an invaluable source of information for anyone interested in comparative religion.

A Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons

Author: Manfred Lurker
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136106286
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 578

Book Description
Containing around 1,800 entries this Dictionary covers, in one volume, all the important deities and demons from around the world. The gods of ancient mythology appear alongside the gods of contemporary religion, and `lesser' mythologies and religions are also fully covered. The author provides an extensive network of cross-references, allowing the reader to draw cross-cultural comparisons. The Dictionary will be an invaluable source of information for anyone interested in comparative religion or the diversity of religious views throughout the world.

The Complete Encyclopedia of Egyptian Deities

Author: Tamara L. Siuda
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738778958
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 908

Book Description
Presenting modern devotional perspectives that are rarely covered in other works, this premium hardcover offers comprehensive profiles of more than one hundred Egyptian gods, goddesses, and other divine beings. This thoroughly researched, full-color tome provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of well-known deities, like Anubis, Horus, Isis, Ra, and Sekhmet. It also features demigods, spiritual beings, and deities of neighboring regions who were also honored by the Egyptians, such as Menhyt (the lioness-headed goddess of Nubia) and Harmachis (the spirit that resides in the Giza Sphinx). Each entry includes a remarkable cache of information, including the deity's name in hieroglyphs, festivals, relatives, personality, domain, and more. Also featuring photographs of important sites and antiquities, this impressive collection is the only resource on Egyptian deities you will ever need.

The Evolution of Religion

Author: Sulabh Jain
Publisher: One Point Six Technology Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8190577867
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 563

Book Description
History has an unsettling effect on religion. Like science, history is fundamentally northing more than a range of theories based on objective evidence. Mythology becomes a byword for a traditions history, and hestoryin the objective sense that we understand it today becomes distorted. Thus through time both myth and history blend into an entertaining story of the world around them and their role in that world.

Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses

Author: Michael Jordan
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438109857
Category : Goddesses
Languages : en
Pages : 417

Book Description
Presents brief entries describing the gods and goddesses from the mythology and religion of a wide variety of cultures throughout history.

Egyptian Gods & Goddesses

Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1622751566
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 119

Book Description
Gods and goddessesin human, animal, and other formswere 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.

Treasury of Egyptian Mythology

Author: Donna Jo Napoli
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426318618
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
The new National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology is a stunning tableau of Egyptian myths, including those of pharaohs, queens, the boisterous Sun God Ra, and legendary creatures like the Sphinx. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Egypt in the year when Angelina Jolie will make Cleopatra a multimedia star. And just like the popular National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology, the stories in this book will be beautifully illustrated to bring ancient characters vividly to life. The stories are embellished with sidebars that provide historical, cultural, and geographic context and a mapping feature that adds to the fun and fascination. Resource notes and ample back matter direct readers to discover more about ancient Egypt. With its attractive design and beautiful narrative, this accessible treasury stands out from all other mythology titles in the marketplace.

Kemet

Author: Peter Karsten
Publisher: Peter Karsten
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 443

Book Description
'Kemet' is a poetical adaption of the Egyptian Myth of 'Osiris and Isis'. This is the deluxe edition in one volume, as there is also a three volume set version as follows: The Osirian Trilogy, Book 1: Osiris, The Osirian Trilogy, Book 2: Isis and The Osirian Trilogy, Book 3: Horus.