The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

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Price: $110.00

ISBN: 978-0-415-36116-3
Binding: Hardback
Published by: Routledge
Publication Date: 22nd March 2005
Pages: 192

About the Book

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.

About the Author(s)

George Hart was the Curator in the Education Department of the British Museum, he specialised as an Education Officer for Egyptology. The first edition of The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses published in 1986 has sold well over 25,000 copies. He is now a freelance lecturer and writer.