Egypt: Gods, Myths and Religion: A Fascinating Guide to the Mythology and Religion of Ancient Egypt, and to the Awe-Inspiring Temples, Tombs and Treasures of the World's First Great Civilization - Couverture souple

Gahlin Lucia

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0857231235 ISBN 13 : 9780857231239

Editeur : Southwater, 2017

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A fascinating guide to the mythology and religion of ancient Egypt, and to the awe-inspiring temples, tombs and treasures of the world's first great civilization A beautifully illustrated, scholarly and accessible celebration of ancient Egypt: home of pyramids, magic, rituals, mummies, pharoahs, dreams and oracles An in-depth examination of the crucial role that mythology and religion played in one of the most fascinating periods of history Uses original text in the form of books, hymns, prayers, hieroglyphic paintings and archaeological finds, to give an authentic flavour of ancient Egypt Describes the elaborate preparations for the afterlife, including burial rituals, symbolic funerary offerings, ceremonies for the dead such as the Weighing of the Heart, and the importance of the spirit world Learn about the evolution of humankind according to ancient Egyptian creation myths, and the hierarchical order of the gods, humans and the natural world A comprehensive analysis of the gods and goddesses, and their individual roles, appearances, personalities and identifying characteristsics A timeline of ancient Egypt charts the events of a society that evolved over 5000 years ago and flourished for three millenia 430 colour images in total - maps, floor plans, family trees and line drawings supplement hundreds of full colour photographs to bring the subject vividly to life This vivid and authoritative reference book introduces us to the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt. It describes their characters and identifying features, the myths surrounding them, and their role in the creation of society. In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh was a human embodiment of a divine being, bridging the distance between the people and the gods. Elaborate funerary rituals for the pharaohs, offerings to the gods, festivals, taboos, superstitions, dreams and oracles reveal how far religion influenced and enriched the lives of the ordinary people. Maps, chronologies and artworks supplement hundreds of photographs in this masterly history.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This vivid and authoritative reference book introduces us to the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt. It describes their characters and identifying features, the myths surrounding them, and their role in the creation of society. In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh was a human embodiment of a divine being, bridging the distance between the people and the gods. Elaborate funerary rituals for the pharaohs, offerings to the gods, festivals, taboos, superstitions, dreams and oracles reveal how far religion influenced and enriched the lives of the ordinary people. Maps, chronologies and artworks supplement hundreds of photographs in this masterly history.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Southwater
• Date d'édition: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0857231235
• ISBN 13: 9780857231239
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256