A comprehensive guide to the deities of ancient Egypt: their origins and their central role in the lives of the Egyptian people Worshipped for over three-fifths

A comprehensive guide to the deities of ancient Egypt: their origins and their central role in the lives of the Egyptian people

A guide to Egyptian religion describes the mythology, iconography, and forms of worship associated with each god and goddess.

Spanning ancient Egyptian culture--from 3200 BC to AD 400--Pinch opens a door to this hidden world and casts light on the nature of myths and how they relate to

This text explains the cultural and historical background to the fascinating and complex world of Egyptian myth, with each chapter dealing with a particular the