The complete gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt.
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TextNew York, NY Thames & Hudson 2003Description: 256 p.; 338 illus. (some col.); col. maps; bibliog.; indexContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0500051208
- BL2450.G6 W56 2003
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By Richard H. Wilkinson.. "With 338 illlustrations, 132 in color.
1 Rise and fall of the gods. 2 Nature of the gods. 3 Worship of the gods. 4 Kingship of the gods. 5 The catalogue of deities
'Worshiped for over three-fifths of recorded history, ancient Egypt's gods and goddesses are among the most fascinating of human civilization. The lives of pharaohs and commoners alike were dominated by the need to honor, worship, and pacify the huge pantheon of deities. From lavish tomb paintings and imposing temple reliefs to humble household shrines, countless tributes throughout Egypt reflect the richness and complexity of their mythology.. This book examines the evolution, worship, and eventual decline of the numerous gods and goddesses from minor household figures such as Bes and Taweret to the all-powerful deities Amun and Rethat made Egypt the most completely theocratic society of the ancient world, and made Egyptians, according to Herodotus, "more religious than any other people."'
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