Thorough coverage of evolution of cults, rites and gods; the cult of Osiris; the Book of the Dead and its rites; the sacred animals and birds; Heaven and Hell; and more.
It was a time of great fascination with the physical world and with life after death. Hear about divine creators, sacred animals, great pyramids, preparations for eternity, and magic in this ancient land. From the Mummy's Curse to royal tales of enchantment, learn how Egyptians sought to explain birth, death, creation, love, and mysteries other of ...
This second volume presents Her-Bak's initiation into the Inner Temple and his progressive penetration of the esoteric aspects of the Egyptian Mystery teachings.
Thorough coverage of evolution of cults, rites and gods; the cult of Osiris; the Book of the Dead and its rites; the sacred animals and birds; Heaven and Hell; and more.
R.T. Rundle Clark gives us an excellent and valuable introduction to the Egyptian mythological world, based upon the most reliable interpretations of their principal myths. In telling the myths, he allows the texts to speak for themselves as far as possible and gives considerable attention to the philosophical ideas that the myths were trying to ...
A comprehensive and authoritative illustrated guide to the deities that lay at the heart of Ancient Egyptian religion and society. It examines the evolution, worship and eventual decline of a huge pantheon, from minor figures such as Bas, Babi, Ba-Pef and Taweret to the all-powerful Osiris, Amun, Hathor, Isis and Re. The author considers the ...
This work looks at the gods as if they were a newly discovered tribe found in some remote part of the world, describing how their community works. It reveals conflicts as individual gods struggle to gain power over their fellows - or avoid having others gain power over them. The nature of their immortal but not invulnerable bodies, their pleasures ...
Professor Hooke shows how mythology can play a role in ritual, how it can explain the origin of a custom or cult and glorify a hero, tribe or city. All of these functions are relevant to the strange and haunting myths of the Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Canaanites and Hittites, slowly revealed by decades of archaeological research and retold here. ...
Rich, detailed survey of Egyptian conception of "God" and gods, magic, cult of animals, Osiris, more. Also, superb English translations of hymns and legends. 240 illustrations.
Strange things are happening to Sudi, and she can't deny the truth anymore--she's got a ghost on her hands. Only this friendly ghost turns out to be not so friendly. Sudi, Meri, and Dalila are soon caught up in the spirit's brutal plan to wreak havoc in the world.
This classic work by one of the world's most distinguished Egyptologists was first published in German in 1984. The Search for God in Ancient Egypt offers a distillation of Jan Assmann's views on ancient Egyptian religion, with special emphasis on theology and piety. Deeply rooted in the texts of ancient Egypt and thoroughly informed by ...
The seventy-two entries in this volume explore, among other topics, the history, geography, and religion of Greece, Plato's mythology and philosophy, the powers of marriage in Greece, heroes and gods of war in the Greek epic, and origins of mankind in Greek myths. Ancient Egyptian cosmology, anthropology, rituals, and religion--closely linked to ...
The rich panorama of ancient Egyptian mythology has survived through tomb paintings, temple inscriptions, and papyri. Through these delightful and often amusing tales we can appreciate more fully the beliefs and imagination of the ancient Egyptians.
Superb, in-depth survey explores animism, totemism, fetishism, creation myths, Egyptian priesthood, numerous deities, alchemy, Egyptian art and magic, other fascinating topics. Includes over 50 photographs and illustrations.
Meri moves from California to Washington, D.C., and enrolls in the exclusive Entre Nous Academy. When her mom, a senator, announces her presidential bid, Meri is forced into the spotlight. Can she fulfill her obligations as a Sister of Isis?
John Gordon traces the origins of Egyptian culture to the legendary lost continent of Atlantis and concludes that the sacred science of ancient Egyptian was built on knowledge of geography and astronomy modern science has yet to attain, a legacy left to them by "fallen star gods," conscious divine beings who founded Atlantis.
9 of the most interesting Egyptian legends in hieroglyphic texts with literal translations on facing pages. "The Legend of Creation, The Legend of the Destruction of Mankind, "7 more. 19 illustrations.
This text, complete with photographs and illustrations that show the gods and goddesses in their characteristic forms, is a retelling of stories from Ancient Egyptian mythology. The stories featured include those of the sun god Ra, the tragic death and rebirth of Osris with the help of Isis, the near-burlesque of Horus' battle with the evil Seth, ...
Meri moves from California to Washington, D.C., and enrolls in the exclusive Entre Nous Academy. When her mom, a senator, announces her presidential bid, Meri is forced into the spotlight. Can she fulfill her obligations as a Sister of Isis?
Incorporating the latest and best scholarship in the area, The Ancient Gods Speak: A Guide to Egyptian Religion provides over 90 in-depth articles ranging from Anubis, the dog-headed god of the underworld, to the Opening of the Mouth, the cultic ceremony of reanimation. Readers will find informative and fascinating entries on deities, burial ...
This book describes the complex and often confusing relationship between the ancient Egyptian and his many gods and goddesses. The development of beliefs in animal divinities and their later depictions in human and hybrid forms are discussed. There is a section on cosmic deities and intellectual concepts and a chapter on the particular role of ...
The Gods of Egypt, first published in France in 1992 and now in its third French edition, is a short, elegant, and highly accessible survey of ancient Egyptian religion. The clarity and brevity of Claude Traunecker's book make it especially valuable to readers seeking an authoritative introduction to this complex topic. The Cornell edition, the ...
1918. The text is intended to fill the demand for a reliable popular treatise on the title subject and advance the understanding of Egypt_s most interesting bequest to posterity. Contents include: The Local Gods; The Worship of the Sun; Other Gods Connected with Nature; Some Cosmic and Cosmogonic Myths; The Osirian Circle; Some Texts Referring to ...
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