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  The Ancient Gods Speak: A Guide to Egyptian Religion (Hardback) Edited by Donald B. Redford

  

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  Short Description for The Ancient Gods Speak This title provides over 90 in-depth articles on ancient Egyptian belief and practice, ranging from Anubis, the dog-headed god of the underworld, to the Opening of the Mouth, the cultic ceremony of reanimation.
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  • Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
  • Published: 01 June 2002
  • Format: Hardback 428 pages
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  • Categories: Folklore, Myths & Legends | Ancient History: To C 500 CE | Religion | History Of Religion | Ancient Egyptian Religion & Mythology
  • ISBN 13: 9780195154016 ISBN 10: 0195154010

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• 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 practices, cults, demons, fantastic animals, magic, oracles, sacred writings, festivals, and other facets of Egyptian belief and practice. Each entry is written by a noted Egyptologist and contains the most up-to-date information gathered from years of study and research. The guide includes 35 photographs and illustrations, a detailed index, and a further reading section for those wanting to explore in more detail. With an insightful introduction by world-renowned Egyptologist Donald B. Redford, this definitive resource is essential for anyone interested in ancient Egyptians and the world they inhabited. It is the guide for the student, the scholar, and the general reader.