The Gods Of Ancient Egypt
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Barbara Watterson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Guild Publishing., 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
The Gods of Ancient Egypt chronicles the rich pantheon of deities worshipped in ancient Egypt, presenting a comprehensive overview of their origins, attributes, and roles within the civilization's complex religious landscape. This authoritative work details the intricate relationships between gods and goddesses, illustrating how their myths and rituals permeated every aspect of daily life, from pharaonic rule to funerary practices. Watterson's scholarship uncovers the evolution of these divine figures over millennia, providing insightful analysis of their iconography and the theological concepts they embodied. It argues for the enduring significance of Egyptian religious beliefs, offering readers a profound understanding of a civilization deeply intertwined with its spiritual heritage.
Author: Barbara Watterson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Guild Publishing., 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
The Gods of Ancient Egypt chronicles the rich pantheon of deities worshipped in ancient Egypt, presenting a comprehensive overview of their origins, attributes, and roles within the civilization's complex religious landscape. This authoritative work details the intricate relationships between gods and goddesses, illustrating how their myths and rituals permeated every aspect of daily life, from pharaonic rule to funerary practices. Watterson's scholarship uncovers the evolution of these divine figures over millennia, providing insightful analysis of their iconography and the theological concepts they embodied. It argues for the enduring significance of Egyptian religious beliefs, offering readers a profound understanding of a civilization deeply intertwined with its spiritual heritage.