The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated Dictionary (Paperback)

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Product Description

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.

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Text: English, German (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 142 pages
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson; Revised edition (October 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0500272530
• ISBN-13: 978-0500272534
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #323,886 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars WARNING: ENTRIES OUTDATED AND NOT QUITE RIGHT, February 14, 2001

By	Robert (Buenos Aires, Capital Federal Argentina) - See all my reviews

This title has two disvantages: there is a lot of information that is not referenced and that there is other which is completely outdated. Surely, I will not recommend this one for any newcomer and much less for any professional in the field. Illustrations are the only interesting thing in this title, and not so much so. Look for other "dictionaries" on Egyptian religion if you really want to know...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A bit outdated, but good., November 15, 2006

A Kid's Review

This is a good book for someone wanting to learn more about ancient Egypt. The only thing I don't like is that they only have infromation on the gods and symbols (hence the title), not any of the kings or queens or architecture. Again, good book.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, April 28, 2000

By	Kim Ringenbach (Huntsville, AL) - See all my reviews

This was a wonderful book It gives a great description of most of the gods and goddesses of egypt. The only problem is, alot of it is out dated and new discoveries about the gods and goddesses have been found since this book. It could really be revised and then it would be better. It would be a wonderful book for anyone interested in ancient egypt's religion.