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This superb in-depth survey explores animism, totemism, fetishism, creation myths, Egyptian priesthood, cult of Osiris, numerous deities, Book of the Dead, alchemy, Egyptian art and magic, legends, and a host of other fascinating topics. An erudite, clearly written work, enhanced with over 50 photographs and illustrations.Tags
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A very good beginners guide to Egyptian mythology, cover th major gods and stories of this rich and amazingly detailed body of mythology. A bit dry and academic in places, however it is compensated by the fascinating material being explained and retold
Republication of 1915 book by a pioneer of Egyptology, Lewis Spence. Assembled dictionary style, many gods and goddesses are discussed with their various forms of worship. Accompanied by many photos of cult objects.
Superb, in-depth survey explores animism, totemism, fetishism, creation myths, Egyptian priesthood, numerous deities, alchemy, Egyptian art and magic, other topics.
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La republicación del libro de 1915 del pionero de la egiptologÃa, Lewis Spence. Estilo de diccionario ensamblado, muchos dioses y diosas se discuten con sus diversas formas de adoración. Acompañado por muchas fotos de objetos de culto.
La republicación del libro de 1915 del pionero de la egiptologÃa, Lewis Spence. Estilo de diccionario ensamblado, muchos dioses y diosas se discuten con sus diversas formas de adoración. Acompañado por muchas fotos de objetos de culto.
May 10, 2018Spanish
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Lewis Spence (1920-1998) was a reporter for the Schenectady Union Star in upstate New York and later a correspondent for Time magazine.
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- Canonical title
- Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt
- Original publication date
- 1915
- Important places
- Egypt
- First words
- In this volume, the religious history of ancient Egypt has been reviewed in the light of the science of modern mythology.
(Preface) - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Past ruined Ilion Helen lives
eternal life vouchsafed to her by the song of Homer; surely bygone Egyptians have, in like fashion, won immortality through the genius of their mighty artists.
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 299.31 — Religion Other religions Shintoism/Taoism/Other Mythologies Of North African Origin Ancient Egyptian
- LCC
- BL2441 .S7 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism History and principles of religions African Egyptian
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- ISBNs
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