Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt (e-bog) af David, Rosalie
David, Rosalie (forfatter)

Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt e-bog

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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 ...
E-bog 154,35 DKK
Forfattere David, Rosalie (forfatter)
Forlag Penguin
Udgivet 3 oktober 2002
Længde 512 sider
Genrer 1QBAE
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9780141941387
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; the cult of sacred animals, pyramids, magic and medicine. An appendix contains translations of Ancient Eygtian spells.