Gods And Myths Of Ancient Egypt
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From the sun-scorched banks of the Nile to the shadowed halls of Karnak, Gods and Myths of Ancient Egypt immerses the reader in the rich and complex spiritual world of one of humanity's greatest civilisations. Mary Barnett chronicles the vast pantheon of Egyptian deities — from the all-seeing Ra and the enigmatic Osiris to the fierce lioness Sekhmet — detailing how these divine figures shaped every facet of daily life, death, and the eternal afterlife for the ancient Egyptians. Complemented by stunning photography from Michael Dixon, the book presents the myths and legends not merely as stories, but as a living theology that governed a civilisation for over three thousand years. Each image and narrative works in concert to bring the reader face to face with temple carvings, papyrus scrolls, and sacred artefacts that have endured the millennia. Barnett's authoritative and accessible prose strips away centuries of mystery to illuminate the intricate relationships between gods, pharaohs, and the mortal world, arguing that Egyptian mythology is inseparable from its art, architecture, and politics. The book stands as an invaluable visual and scholarly record, appealing equally to seasoned historians and curious newcomers drawn to the ancient world. With Dixon's evocative photography capturing the grandeur of monuments and the intimacy of sacred objects, this volume leaves the reader with an enduring question: in a civilisation so devoted to the eternal, what secrets do its gods still keep?
Author: Mary Barnett
Format: Hardback
Published: 1996, Universal International
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the sun-scorched banks of the Nile to the shadowed halls of Karnak, Gods and Myths of Ancient Egypt immerses the reader in the rich and complex spiritual world of one of humanity's greatest civilisations. Mary Barnett chronicles the vast pantheon of Egyptian deities — from the all-seeing Ra and the enigmatic Osiris to the fierce lioness Sekhmet — detailing how these divine figures shaped every facet of daily life, death, and the eternal afterlife for the ancient Egyptians. Complemented by stunning photography from Michael Dixon, the book presents the myths and legends not merely as stories, but as a living theology that governed a civilisation for over three thousand years. Each image and narrative works in concert to bring the reader face to face with temple carvings, papyrus scrolls, and sacred artefacts that have endured the millennia. Barnett's authoritative and accessible prose strips away centuries of mystery to illuminate the intricate relationships between gods, pharaohs, and the mortal world, arguing that Egyptian mythology is inseparable from its art, architecture, and politics. The book stands as an invaluable visual and scholarly record, appealing equally to seasoned historians and curious newcomers drawn to the ancient world. With Dixon's evocative photography capturing the grandeur of monuments and the intimacy of sacred objects, this volume leaves the reader with an enduring question: in a civilisation so devoted to the eternal, what secrets do its gods still keep?