Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt (Paperback)
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all these other countries) Usually dispatched within 48 hours | |Short Description for Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt The ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile - their life source - was a divine gift. This book provides an insight into their religious beliefs and practices, from 5000 BC to the 4th century AD, when Egyptian Christianity replaced the earlier customs. It presents an introduction to the world of half-human/half-animal gods and goddesses.
Full description- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- Published: 01 December 2003
- Format: Paperback 512 pages
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- Categories: Anthropology | African History | Ancient History: To C 500 CE | Ancient Egyptian Religion & Mythology | Mysticism
- ISBN 13: 9780140262520 ISBN 10: 0140262520
- Sales rank: 298,529
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Full description for Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt
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; and, the cult of sacred animals, pyramids, magic and medicine. An appendix contains translations of Ancient Eygtian spells.
