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

A comprehensive guide to the deities of ancient Egypt: their origins and their central role in the lives of the Egyptian people

A guide to Egyptian religion describes the mythology, iconography, and forms of worship associated with each god and goddess.

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

Explores the mythology of ancient Egypt, discussing how each person, aided by individual gods and goddesses, had a duty to help keep the powers of evil from tak