An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt

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Why was a humble dung beetle chosen to represent the sun god as Khepri, or a desert jackal to represent Anubis, the embalmer god?

Why was a humble dung beetle chosen to represent the sun god as Khepri, or a desert jackal to represent Anubis, the embalmer god? Ancient Egyptian religion, with its many gods and symbols, has always been a source of wonder and mystery to the monotheistic West.

In this compact guide to the gods and symbols of ancient Egypt many puzzling and intriguing questions are answered in nearly 300 entries, ranging from Acacia to Wreath.

Over 100 illustrations, with extended captions, complement the text and the book also includes a chronological table, bibliography and index.
Extent: 144 pp
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 114
Publication date: 1982-02-15
Size: 24.1 x 15.6 cm
ISBN: 9780500272534

Press Reviews

Should certainly help to awaken an interest in the most fascinating of ancient civilizations
Antiquity

Sufficiently entertaining and mangeable to be read straight through . . . many curious questions are answered
British Museum Society

Sound and concise
Joint Association of Classical Teachers Bulletin


About the Author

Manfred Lurker was the founder of the international Bibliography on symbolism, iconography and mythology. He has written wisely on symbols and is considered an authority.

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