A Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
by George Hart
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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 show more 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. show lessTags
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Very complete dictionary listing of the many gods and goddesses of Ancient Egyptian religion with many line drawings for identification.
More gods than mythology.
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
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George Hart was staff lecturer and educator on the Ancient Egyptian collections in the Education Department of the British Museum.
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- Original title
- A Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
- Alternate titles
- The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
- Original publication date
- 1986
- People/Characters
- Osiris; Horus; Isis; Anubis; Bast; Thot (show all 7); Nut
- Important places
- Egypt
- Dedication
- To my Mother and Father with fondest love.
- Original language
- English
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, Reference
- DDC/MDS
- 299.31211 — Religion Other religions Shintoism/Taoism/Other Mythologies Of North African Origin Ancient Egyptian
- LCC
- BL2450 .G6 .H37 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism History and principles of religions African Egyptian
- BISAC
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- 227
- Popularity
- 144,119
- Reviews
- 3
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- (3.53)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 10
- ASINs
- 1
