Ancient Egypt : an illustrated reference to the myths, religions, pyramids and temples of the land of the pharaohs/ Lorna Oakes and Lucia Gahlin.

By:

Oakes, Lorna

Contributor(s):

Gahlin, Lucia [author]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: London: Hermes House, c2008.Description: 512 p. : ill., photos, maps ; 30 cmISBN:

9780681949935

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

N5350 .O25 2008

Contents:

Sacred sites of Ancient Egypt: Burial places Religious centres Gods, myths and religion of Ancient Egypt: State religion Religion in life and death Glossary Museums with Egyptian collections Picture acknowledgements Index

Summary: Discover the world's first civilization! This beautiful volume is a fascinating guide to the myths, religions, pyramids, temples, and more that make up the allure of ancient Egypt. Readers will gain a unique understanding of this captivating culture through breathtaking, full-color illustrations, in-depth text, detailed maps, and comprehensive chronologies. You'll read about: - Famous burial sites - The mortuary temples of the many gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt - Gods and goddesses - Pharaohs - Festivals - Offerings - Superstitions - And more! An invaluable reference to one of the most intriguing periods of history

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Architecture Seminar Library	Non-fiction	General Stacks	N5350.O25 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		48842

Includes indexes.

Sacred sites of Ancient Egypt: Burial places
Religious centres
Gods, myths and religion of Ancient Egypt: State religion
Religion in life and death
Glossary
Museums with Egyptian collections
Picture acknowledgements
Index

Discover the world's first civilization! This beautiful volume is a fascinating guide to the myths, religions, pyramids, temples, and more that make up the allure of ancient Egypt. Readers will gain a unique understanding of this captivating culture through breathtaking, full-color illustrations, in-depth text, detailed maps, and comprehensive chronologies. You'll read about: - Famous burial sites - The mortuary temples of the many gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt - Gods and goddesses - Pharaohs - Festivals - Offerings - Superstitions - And more! An invaluable reference to one of the most intriguing periods of history

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Ancient Egypt : an illustrated reference to the myths, religions, pyramids and temples of the land of the pharaohs/ Lorna Oakes and Lucia Gahlin.