The Oxford Handbook of Ancient Greek Religion

The Oxford Handbook of Ancient Greek Religion

Author: Esther Eidinow

Publisher: Oxford Handbooks

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 737

ISBN-13: 0199642036

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This handbook offers both students and teachers of ancient Greek religion a comprehensive overview of the current state of scholarship in the subject, from the Archaic to the Hellenistic periods. It not only presents key information, but also explores the ways in which such information is gathered and the different approaches that have shaped the area. In doing so, the volume provides a crucial research and orientation tool for students of the ancient world, and also makes a vital contribution to the key debates surrounding the conceptualization of ancient Greek religion. The handbook's initial chapters lay out the key dimensions of ancient Greek religion, approaches to evidence, and the representations of myths. The following chapters discuss the continuities and differences between religious practices in different cultures, including Egypt, the Near East, the Black Sea, and Bactria and India. The range of contributions emphasizes the diversity of relationships between mortals and the supernatural - in all their manifestations, across, between, and beyond ancient Greek cultures - and draws attention to religious activities as dynamic, highlighting how they changed over time, place, and context.


Egyptian Mythology

Egyptian Mythology

Author: Geraldine Pinch

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 0195170245

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Spanning ancient Egyptian culture--from 3200 BC to AD 400--Pinch opens a door to this hidden world and casts light on the nature of myths and how they relate to the evolution of Egyptian culture. She includes a timeline covering the seven stages in the mythical history of Egypt and outlining the major events of each stage. A substantial A to Z section covers the principal themes and concepts of Egyptian mythology as well as the most important deities, demons, and other characters. This is an ideal introduction for students interested in learning about Egyptian myths, and the culture that created them.


Handbook to Life in Ancient Egypt

Handbook to Life in Ancient Egypt

Author: Ann Rosalie David

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780195132151

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Explores the lifestyles of the ancient Egyptians including, economy and industry, foreign trade and transportation, architecture, and more.


The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

Author: George Hart

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-03-31

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 1134284241

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Containing one of the most comprehensive listings and descriptions of Egyptian deities available – students studying Ancient Egypt, travellers, visitors to museums and all those interested in mythology will find this an invaluable resource.


The Mummy

The Mummy

Author: Sir Ernest Alfred Wallis Budge

Publisher:

Published: 1925

Total Pages: 630

ISBN-13:

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A discussion of funerary procedures in ancient Egypt, covering mummification, burial practices, ritual texts, tombs and coffins, and other topics, and including background on Egyptian history and religion, a chart of the hieroglyphic alphabet, and other resources.