The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

Author: George Hart
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134284241
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 187

Book Description
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.

A Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons

Author: Manfred Lurker
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136106200
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 462

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.

A dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses

Author: George Hart
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 229

Book Description

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.

Gods of Ancient Egypt

Author: Barbara Watterson
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 075249502X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 151

Book Description
Illustrated in colour, this is an introduction for the general reader to Egyptian mythology and its mysteries. It includes a concise introduction to general aspects of Egyptian religion, followed by specific sections devoted to the most important of the gods. With sections on personal religion and temple ceremony, there are also accounts of mythological stories associated with the gods, and a map of the principle cult centres.

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.

A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology

Author: Dr Gwendolyn Leick
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134641028
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
The Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology covers sources from Mesopotamia, Syro-Palestine and Anatolia, from around 2800 to 300 BC. It contains entries on gods and goddesses, giving evidence of their worship in temples, describing their 'character', as documented by the texts, and defining their roles within the body of mythological narratives; synoptic entries on myths, giving the place of origin of main texts and a brief history of their transmission through the ages; and entries explaining the use of specialist terminology, for such things as categories of Sumerian texts or types of mythological figures.

The Gods of the Egyptians, Volume 2

Author: Ernest Alfred Wallis Budge
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486220567
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 514

Book Description
Provides definitive coverage of the ancient Egyptian gods, mythological figures, religious cults, priesthoods, and esoteric practices and beliefs

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.

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.