The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

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Routledge, 31 mars 2005 - 192 pages

The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses contains one of the most comprehensive listings and descriptions of Egyptian deities. Now in its second edition, it provides:

  • a new introduction
  • updated entries and four new entries on deities
  • names of the deities as Hieroglyphs
  • a survey of gods and goddesses as they appear in classical literature
  • an expanded chronology and updated bibliography, together with a list of relevant websites
  • drawings of the gods and emblems of each district
  • a map of ancient Egypt and a time chart

Presenting a vivid picture of the complexity and richness of imagery in Egyptian mythology, students studying Ancient Egypt, travelers, visitors to museums and all those interested in mythology will find this an invaluable resource.

 

Table des matières

Introduction
1
A
11
B
43
C
51
D
52
E
53
F
54
G
55
O
113
P
125
Q
132
R
133
S
138
T
154
U
160
W
161

H
61
I
77
K
84
M
89
N
99
Y
165
Select further reading
166
Concordance of divine names
169
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George Hart was the Curator in the Education Department of the British Museum, he specialised as an Education Officer for Egyptology. The first edition of The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses published in 1986 has sold well over 25,000 copies. He is now a freelance lecturer and writer.

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