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Gods of the Egyptians or Studies in Egyptian Mythology (two volume set)

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I noticed many criticizing Budge for this 2-vol. set on the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt. To his credit, he provides much useful and obscure information that modern authors tend to leave out. If you want simple definitions of the gods and goddesses, then no, these volumes aren't for you; but, the Ancient Egyptians religion was not a simple one. I love Budge's books more that anything because he provides the heiroglyphic texts for you to see for yourself, you don't have to rely on what someone else says they mean. There are times he makes statements about the Egyptians that are now considered untrue (i.e. that they were savages... or other statements about their religion) but if you read his other books, you will find that his opinion changed over time, and he says so in his books. I would recommend any of Budge's books for the extensive amount of information they provide, and the actual heiroglyphic texts they provide for you to translate yourself if you choose to.