Gods of Ancient Egypt
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ISBN: 1860642705 / Publisher: I B Tauris & Co Ltd, December 1998
An examination of the complex nature of ancient Egyptian divinity which seeks to present religion in that civilization in a manner which is comprehensible to the modern mind. The book includes colour photographs of representations of the gods across three millennia.
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This volume by the renowned Egyptologist Pascal Vernus captures the very essence of ancient Egypt - a civilization thoroughly imbued by the inspirational and multiform presence of the divine. Accompanied by 110 colour photographs of treasures of Egyptian art and architecture, as well as impressive aerial views of the surrounding landscapes, Vernus' exploration of Egyptian divinity reveals the central role that religion played in Egyptian life and culture.
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