Religion

by Anthony S Mercatante
^DThe ancient Egytpians used mythology to explain almost every aspect of the natural world around them. As a result the myths can appear confusing and sometimes contradictory. This A-Z of gods, religious terms and it... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781407304489
Published by : British Archaeological Reports
How did Syro-Palestinian deities come into existence in Egyptian society? What was the raison d'etre of Syro-Palestinian deities in Egyptian society? These are among the central questions explored in this study. To answer them, the author appli... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781407300009
Published by : British Archaeological Reports
In this study the author approaches the realm of private religion in Egypt some 3,300 years ago. The two broad research questions that frame this study are: What was the structure of the private religious landscape at Amarna (Central Egypt, on ... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781841718408
Published by : British Archaeological Reports
This study looks at what is meant by the term Smyt, or chantress, in ancient Egypt (including New Kingdom, Third Intermediate Period, Middle Kingdom, Late and Ptolemaic Periods). Very little is known about the specifics of the title or the typ... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780500275795
Published by : Thames and Hudson
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ISBN: 9780806132020
Published by : Oklahoma UP
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ISBN: 9783525536490
Published by : Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
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ISBN: 9780710307996
Published by : Penguin Books Ltd
A reprint of Budge's study of Egyptian magic published in the late 19th century. He highlights the importance of magic in the Egyptian belief system and examines the role of magic stones and amulets, spells, magic names and ceremonies, as well as ... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9782711847334
Published by : Reunion des Musees Nationaux
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