Understanding the Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, 9781399055383
Hardcover
Unraveling ancient Egypt’s gods: abstract concepts evolving into tangible deities.

Understanding the Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

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  • Hardcover

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    4 October 2024

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Summary

Unveiling the Gods: A Journey into Ancient Egyptian Deities

In ancient Egypt, the gods began as abstract concepts, represented by hieroglyphs, much like the correspondences in modern ritual magic. As religion evolved, so did the need for tangible forms to focus devotion. The gods transformed into recognizable animal-human shapes, satisfying the need for visual representation and religious teaching among the common people.

Egyptian life, magic, and religion were intertwined. …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781399055383
ISBN-10:1399055380
Author:Mélusine Draco
Publisher:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Imprint:Pen & Sword History
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:4 October 2024
Weight:500g
Dimensions:234mm x 156mm
About The Author

Mélusine Draco

Mélusine Draco, the Principal of Temple of Khem is an Initiate of the Khemetic Mysteries, has been a magical and spiritual instructor for over 20 years, and writer of several popular books on the Egyptian Mystery Tradition including Liber Ægyptius: the Book of Egyptian magic; The Egyptian Book of Days; The Egyptian Book of Nights, Thrice Great Thoth, The Atum-Re Revival, and Starchild - a rediscovery of the ancient Egyptian stellar worship. Her highly individualistic teaching methods and writing draw on ancient sources, supported by academic texts and current archaeological findings.

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