From Fetish to God in Ancient Egypt (Paperback)

~ E. A. Wallis Budge (Author)

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Product Description

Rich, detailed survey of Egyptian conception of "God" and gods, magic, cult of animals, Osiris, more. Also, superb English translations of hymns and legends. 240 illustrations.

About the Author

E.A. Wallis Budge was Keeper of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities in the British Museum.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 545 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (November 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486258033
• ISBN-13: 978-0486258034
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,409,986 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fine book, but not for beginners, May 18, 2000

By	"lucrezia_79" (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This is a useful and informative book on the evolution of religion in ancient Egypt (and the evolution of Egypt itself), but don't make the mistake (as I did) of reading it as an introduction to Egyptian mythology. It is virtually impossible to understand everything Budge says if you do not already have a fair understanding of the basics of Egyptian mythology. However, if you have already studied a bit of mythology, you should find this book very helpful in understanding how tribal fetishes became revered national gods (and, in the process, how Egypt became one of the superpowers of the ancient world).