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Gahlin, Lucia

 
9780754805656: Gods, Rites, Rituals and Religion of Ancient Egypt
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ISBN 10: 0754805654 ISBN 13: 9780754805656
Editorial: Lorenz Books, 2001

Sinopsis

Ancient Egypt was a mystical society with a broad and deep belief in the afterlife and the existence of many gods to appease and worship. Everyday objects and animals were deified and worshipped. Even the kings were considered a divine embodiment of the gods. The tombs, burial sites and artefacts are an enduring testimony to this fascinating religion. Less documented, but no less fascinating, were the beliefs of the ordinary people of Egypt: magic, rituals, festivals, taboos, superstitions, dreams and oracles reveal how far religion influenced and enriched their lives. Finally the book looks at a voice of dissent in the 3000 year period: Pharoah Akhenaten, who defied thousands of years of culture and history to revolutionise Egyptian religion to outlaw Polytheism and allow worship of only one god.

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Acerca del autor

Lucia Gahlin is a highly regarded Egyptologist who has led study tours around Egypt and worked with the archaeological team at Tell el-Amarna. She is involved with the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology and has lectured for Egyptological societies.

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Editorial
Lorenz Books
Año de publicación
2001
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0754805654
ISBN 13 
9780754805656
Encuadernación
Tapa dura
Número de páginas
256
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