The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated Dictionary

<p>A compact guide to the gods and symbols of ancient Egypt, their interpretation, their significance and their cults. It answers questions such as why the jackal represents Anubis, the embalmer god, and why the dung beetle represents the sun god Khepri.</p>

The gods and symbols of ancient Egypt: An illustrated dictionary

Manfred Lurker

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Thames and Hudson

<p>Containing around 1,800 entries this Dictionary covers, in one volume, all the important deities and demons from around the world. The gods of ancient mythology appear alongside the gods of contemporary religion, and `lesser' mythologies and religions are also fully covered. The author provides an extensive network of cross-references, allowing the reader to draw cross-cultural comparisons. The Dictionary will be an invaluable source of information for anyone interested in comparative religion or the diversity of religious views throughout the world.</p>

Dictionary of gods and goddesses, devils and demons

Law Book Co of Australasia

Lexikon der Götter und Symbole der alten Ägypter

O.W. Barth Verlag, 2011

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