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Book Synopsis Handbook of Egyptian Mythology by : Geraldine Pinch
Download or read book Handbook of Egyptian Mythology written by Geraldine Pinch and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2002-09-17 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines Egyptian mythology, providing an overview essay, chronology of the mythological universe, and alphabetically-arranged entries covering major deities, rituals, themes, and beliefs.
Book Synopsis Egyptian Mythology by : Geraldine Pinch
Download or read book Egyptian Mythology written by Geraldine Pinch and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 the evolution of Egyptian culture. She includes a timeline covering the seven stages in the mythical history of Egypt and outlining the major events of each stage. A substantial A to Z section covers the principal themes and concepts of Egyptian mythology as well as the most important deities, demons, and other characters. This is an ideal introduction for students interested in learning about Egyptian myths, and the culture that created them.
Book Synopsis Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria by : Garry J. Shaw
Download or read book Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria written by Garry J. Shaw and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique approach to Egyptian mythology takes readers on a tour up the Nile, stopping at the most famous monuments and vividly retelling the myths connected to each site. Join Egyptologist Garry J. Shaw on an entertaining tour up the Nile, through a beautiful and fascinating landscape populated with a rich mythology: the stories of Horus, Isis, Osiris, and their enemies and allies in tales of vengeance, tragedy, and fantastic metamorphoses. Shaw retells these stories with his characteristic wit, and reconnects them to the temples and monuments that still stand today, offering a fresh look at the most visited sites of Egypt. The myths of ancient Egypt have survived in fragments of ancient hymns and paintings on the walls of tombs and temples, spells inked across coffins, and stories scrawled upon scrolls. Illustrations throughout bring to life the creation of the world and the nebulous netherworld; the complicated relationships between fickle gods, powerful magicians, and pharaohs; and eternal battles on a cosmic scale. Shaw’s evocative descriptions of the ancient ruins will transport readers to another landscape—including the magnificent sites of Dendera, Tell el-Amarna, Edfu, and Thebes. At each site, they will discover which gods or goddesses were worshipped there, as well as the myths and stories that formed the backdrop to the rituals and customs of everyday life. Each chapter ends with a potted history of the site, as well as tips for visiting the ruins today. Egyptian Mythology is the perfect companion to the myths of Egypt and the gods and goddesses that shaped its ancient landscape.
Book Synopsis The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses by : George Hart
Download or read book The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses written by George Hart and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-03-31 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis The Egyptian Gods by : Alan W. Shorter
Download or read book The Egyptian Gods written by Alan W. Shorter and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three-fourths of the monuments of ancient Egypt are directly concerned with the religious beliefs of this enigmatic people. Alan W. Shorter discusses the most important facts about the Egyptian gods, their mythology, and more. Includes an expanded bibliography by Bonnie L. Petry.
Book Synopsis Egyptian Myth: A Very Short Introduction by : Geraldine Pinch
Download or read book Egyptian Myth: A Very Short Introduction written by Geraldine Pinch and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004-04-22 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text explains the cultural and historical background to the fascinating and complex world of Egyptian myth, with each chapter dealing with a particular theme.
Book Synopsis The Complete Gods and Godesses of Ancient Egypt by : Richard H Wilkinson
Download or read book The Complete Gods and Godesses of Ancient Egypt written by Richard H Wilkinson and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 of recorded history, 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 the benevolent to the malevolent. The richness and complexity of their mythology is reflected in countless tributes throughout Egypt, from lavish tomb paintings and imposing temple reliefs to humble household shrines. This book examines the evolution, worship, and eventual decline of the numerous gods and goddesses—from minor household figures such as Bes and Tawaret to the all-powerful deities Amun and Re—that made Egypt the most theocratic society of the ancient world, and made Egyptians, according to Herodotus, “more religious than any other people.” Now available in paperback, with hundreds of illustrations and specially commissioned drawings, this title remains the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the deities that lay at the heart of Egyptian religion and society.
Book Synopsis The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends by : Garry J. Shaw
Download or read book The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends written by Garry J. Shaw and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative guide to the Egyptian myths that sheds new light on an ancient way of understanding the world This survey of Egyptian mythology explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the creation and evolution of the world and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypt’s deities in the natural environment; the inventive ways in which the Egyptians dealt with the invisible forces all around them; and their beliefs about life after death. Through his engaging narrative, Garry Shaw guides us through the mythic adventures of such famous deities as Osiris, the god murdered by his jealous brother Seth; the magical and sometimes devious Isis, who plotted to gain the power of the sun god Re; and Horus, who defeated his uncle Seth to become king of Egypt. He also introduces us to lesser known myths, such as the rebellions against Re; Geb’s quest for Re’s magical wig; and the flaying of the unfortunate god Nemty. From stars and heavenly bodies sailing on boats, to the wind as manifestation of the god Shu, to gods, goddesses, ghosts, and demons—beings that could be aggressive, helpful, wise, or dangerous—Shaw goes on to explain how the Egyptians encountered the mythological in their everyday lives.
Book Synopsis Egyptian Mythology, A to Z by : Pat Remler
Download or read book Egyptian Mythology, A to Z written by Pat Remler and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alphabetically listed entries identify and explain the places, figures, animals, beliefs, and other important themes of Egyptian mythology.
Book Synopsis Brooklyn House Magician’s Manual by : Rick Riordan
Download or read book Brooklyn House Magician’s Manual written by Rick Riordan and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2018-05-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greetings, initiate! Carter Kane, here. Congratulations on reaching Brooklyn House in one piece. You are quite clearly descended from Egyptian royalty, with magical powers gifted from the gods. But what good is power without knowing how to use it? That's where this training manual comes in. It's packed with quizzes, stories and inside info on the Ancient Egyptian deities. For those with the blood of the pharaohs, this is your first step down the path of the gods. But beware, anything can happen in the world of Egyptian magic . . . Forming a trio with HOTEL VALHALLA and CAMP HALF-BLOOD CONFIDENTIAL, this companion guide gives readers the inside scoop on Brooklyn House - the safe haven in New York for magicians like Carter and Sadie Kane.
Book Synopsis A Handbook of Egyptian Religion by : Adolf Erman
Download or read book A Handbook of Egyptian Religion written by Adolf Erman and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Ghost of the Nile by : Veronica Scott
Download or read book Ghost of the Nile written by Veronica Scott and published by Veronica Scott. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Handbook of Japanese Mythology by : Michael Ashkenazi
Download or read book Handbook of Japanese Mythology written by Michael Ashkenazi and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2003-11-05 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introductory guide to the mythology of Japan—one of the most pervasive yet least understood facets of Japanese culture. Handbook of Japanese Mythology makes it easy to travel this vast yet little-known mythological landscape. The book reveals the origins of Japan's myths in the very different realms of Buddhism, Shinto, and folklore, and explores related mythologies of the Ainu and Okinawan cultures and recent myths arising from Japan's encounters with modernization. It then offers vivid retellings of the central Shinto and Buddhist myths, plus descriptions of major historical figures, icons, rituals, and events. For students or long-time enthusiasts, it is the ideal guide for investigating Japanese reverence for the sun, the imperial family, and the virtues of purity and loyalty. Readers will also learn why sumo wrestlers stomp before each match, how a fussy baby creates thunder, why Japan has a god for soccer, and much more.
Book Synopsis Religion and Ritual in Ancient Egypt by : Emily Teeter
Download or read book Religion and Ritual in Ancient Egypt written by Emily Teeter and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-06-13 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a vivid reconstruction of ancient Egyptian religious rituals that were enacted in temples, tombs, and private homes.
Book Synopsis Egyptian Mythology by : Veronica Ions
Download or read book Egyptian Mythology written by Veronica Ions and published by Bounty Books. This book was released on 1997-10-15 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the gods and goddesses and the religious practices of the early Egyptians.
Book Synopsis The Oxford Essential Guide to Egyptian Mythology by : Oxford University Press
Download or read book The Oxford Essential Guide to Egyptian Mythology written by Oxford University Press and published by Berkley Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing 90 in-depth articles on Ancient Egypt--deities, cults, oracles, fantastic animals, and sacred writings--this guide includes illustrations, a map, a detailed index, and a further reading section, compiled by world-renowned Egyptologist Donald B. Redford. Original.
Book Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Roman Egypt by : Christina Riggs
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Roman Egypt written by Christina Riggs and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2012-06-21 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roman Egypt is a critical area of interdisciplinary research, which has steadily expanded since the 1970s and continues to grow. Egypt played a pivotal role in the Roman empire, not only in terms of political, economic, and military strategies, but also as part of an intricate cultural discourse involving themes that resonate today - east and west, old world and new, acculturation and shifting identities, patterns of language use and religious belief, and the management of agriculture and trade. Roman Egypt was a literal and figurative crossroads shaped by the movement of people, goods, and ideas, and framed by permeable boundaries of self and space. This handbook is unique in drawing together many different strands of research on Roman Egypt, in order to suggest both the state of knowledge in the field and the possibilities for collaborative, synthetic, and interpretive research. Arranged in seven thematic sections, each of which includes essays from a variety of disciplinary vantage points and multiple sources of information, it offers new perspectives from both established and younger scholars, featuring individual essay topics, themes, and intellectual juxtapositions.
