Religion and Ritual in Ancient Egypt |
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Author:
| Teeter, Emily |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-61300-2 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2011 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $34.99 |
Book Description:
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This book demystifies ancient Egyptian religion, exploring what it meant to the people and their society. The text and rich illustrations explore and explain what rituals were enacted in temples, who served as priests, how people communicated with the gods, and the complex rituals associated with death and burial.
This book demystifies ancient Egyptian religion, exploring what it meant to the people and their society. The text and rich illustrations explore and explain what rituals were enacted in temples, who served as priests, how people communicated with the gods, and the complex rituals associated with death and burial.