An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt

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.

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.

Summary

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.

Foreword

A compact guide to the gods and symbols of ancient Egypt, their interpretation, their significance and their cults

Product details

• Authors: Manfred Lurker, Lurker Manfred, Manfred Lurkov
• Assisted by: Peter A. Clayton (Editor)
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2016
• EAN: 9780500272534
• ISBN: 978-0-500-27253-4
• No. of pages: 144
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias; Social sciences, law, business; HISTORY / Ancient / Egypt, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, Egypt, RELIGION / Ancient, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Reference, RELIGION / Reference, Folklore, myths & legends, Reference works, Ancient Egyptian religion and mythology, Ancient Egyptian religion & mythology, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)