The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

2. Auflage 2005
ISBN: 978-0-415-36116-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 141 mm x 224 mm, Gewicht: 313 g

Reihe: Routledge Dictionaries

The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses contains one of the most comprehensive listings and descriptions of Egyptian deities. Now in its second edition, it provides:

- a new introduction

- updated entries and four new entries on deities

- names of the deities as Hieroglyphs

- a survey of gods and goddesses as they appear in classical literature

- an expanded chronology and updated bibliography, together with a list of relevant websites

- drawings of the gods and emblems of each district

- a map of ancient Egypt and a time chart

Presenting a vivid picture of the complexity and richness of imagery in Egyptian mythology, students studying Ancient Egypt, travelers, visitors to museums and all those interested in mythology will find this an invaluable resource.

Zielgruppe

Adult education

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hart, George

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Religionsgeschichte Religion des alten Ägyptens

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface, Outline time chart, Introduction. Dictionary, Select further reading, Concordance of divine names

Über Autor(innen)

George Hart was staff lecturer and educator on the Ancient Egyptian collections in the Education Department of the British Museum. He is now a freelance lecturer and writer.