Ancient Egyptian Myths and Legends

by Lewis Spence, Evelyn Paul (Illustrator)

Overview

Superb in-depth survey explores animism, totemism, fetishism, creation myths, Egyptian priesthood, cult of Osiris, numerous deities, Book of the Dead, alchemy, Egyptian art and magic, legends and a host of other topics. Erudite, clearly written work, enhanced with over 50 photographs and illustrations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420973723
Publisher:	Digireads.com
Publication date:	07/07/2021
Pages:	248
Sales rank:	271,592
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.56(d)

Table of Contents

CHAPTER
I. INTRODUCTORY
II. "EXPLORATION, HISTORY AND CUSTOMS"
III. THE PRIESTHOOD: MYSTERIES AND TEMPLES
IV. THE CULT OF OSIRIS
V. THE GREAT GODS
VI. EGYPTIAN LITERATURE
VII. MAGIC
VIII. FOREIGN AND ANIMAL GODS: THE LATE PERIOD
GLOSSARY AND INDEX