Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt

Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 471
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ISBN-10 : 9780141941387
ISBN-13 : 0141941383
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Book Synopsis Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt by : Rosalie David

Download or read book Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt written by Rosalie David and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2002-10-03 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile - their life source - was a divine gift. Religion and magic permeated their civilization, and this book provides a unique insight into their religious beliefs and practices, from 5000 BC to the 4th century AD, when Egyptian Christianity replaced the earlier customs. Arranged chronologically, this book provides a fascinating introduction to the world of half-human/ half-animal gods and goddesses; death rituals, the afterlife and mummification; the cult of sacred animals, pyramids, magic and medicine. An appendix contains translations of Ancient Eygtian spells.


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