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The Religion of Ancient Egypt

The Religion of Ancient Egypt

Petrie, W. M. Flinders

Hardcover

PhilosophyArchaeologyAncient Egypt

ISBN10: 1161380043
ISBN13: 9781161380040
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 106
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.31 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Religion of Ancient Egypt by W.M. Flinders Petrie is a comprehensive study of the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians. The author, an eminent Egyptologist, delves into the origins and development of the Egyptian religion, exploring its various deities, temples, rituals, and myths. He provides a detailed analysis of the Egyptian pantheon, discussing the roles and attributes of the major gods and goddesses, as well as the lesser-known deities. Petrie also examines the various forms of worship, including offerings, sacrifices, and festivals, and the importance of the afterlife in Egyptian religion. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and diagrams, providing a visual representation of the ancient Egyptian religion. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian culture and religion.1908. Contents: nature of gods; nature of man; future life; animal worship; groups of gods, animal-headed gods; human gods; cosmic gods; abstract gods; foreign gods; cosmogony; ritual and priesthood; sacred books; private worship; Egyptian ethics; influence of Egypt.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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