The Oxford Essential Guide to Egyptian Mythology

Edited by Donald B. Redford. Readers will find in this guide fascinating entries on deities, burial practices, cults, demons, fantastic animals, magic, oracles, sacred writings, festivals and other facets of ancient Egyptian belief and practice. The guide offers over 90 in-depth articles ranging from Anubis, the dog-headed god of the underworld, to the Opening of the Mouth, the cultic ceremony of initiation. Each entry is written by a noted Egyptologist and represents the latest and best scholarship in the area. The guide includes twenty-seven illustrations, one map and a detailed index, and a further reading section for those wanting to explore in more detail. With an insightful introduction by world-renowned Egyptologist Donald B. Redford, it is the definitive resource for the student, scholar or general reader interested in Ancient Egypt and its unique symbols and rituals. XXI,405 Seiten mit 28 Abb., broschiert (Berkley Oxford/Berkley Books 2003) textsauber, mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren, Schnitt etwas nachgedunkelt/clean text pages, minor traces of use, book cutting slightly somewhat darkened

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