Few people today know that Isis had a sister who was worshipped as widely as she was in ancient Egypt. These stories are taken from ancient Egyptian mythology, but from Nephthys' point of view, which is somewhat different from the usual. This book was written for your enjoyment and to introduce you to a goddess who has been unjustly forgotten in modern times.
Dr. Love's maze of mirages and illusions is falling apart, but he still has one trick up his sleeve for Isis. Leading in to some big changes, everyone's favorite time-tossed-would-be-goddess faces off against Dr. Love again for the first time! But what does it all mean? Is Isis really a god? Did she "create" Mr. Frederick and the others? This brand new collected edition features never before seen images and bonus material!
Dr. Love's maze of mirages and illusions is falling apart, but he still has one trick up his sleeve for Isis. Leading in to some big changes, everyone's favorite time-tossed-would-be-goddess faces off against Dr. Love again for the first time!ÊBut what does it all mean?ÊIs Isis really a god? Did she "create" Mr. Frederick and the others?ÊThis brand new collected edition features never before seen images and bonus material!
A definitive collection of the ancient Egyptian liturgy's many textual variants. An ancient Egyptian liturgy, The Lamentations of Isis and Nephthys tells the story of how two sister goddesses resurrected the murdered god Osiris. No single version of the poem exists, and various forms have been discovered for use in both formal religious ceremonies and private funerary services. This edition collects all known copies and variants of the ritual text alongside extensive commentary from two leading scholars.
This comprehensive three-volume set marks the publication of the proceedings of the Eighth International Congress of Egyptologists, held in Cairo in 2000, the largest Congress since the inaugural meeting in 1979. Organized thematically to reflect the breadth and depth of the material presented at this event, these papers provide a survey of current Egyptological research at the dawn of the twenty-first century. The proceedings include the eight Millennium Debates led by esteemed Egyptologists, addressing key issues in the field, as well as nearly every paper presented at the Congress. The 275 papers cover the whole spectrum of Egyptological research. Grouped under the themes of archaeology, history, religion, language, conservation, and museology, and written in English, French, and German, these contributions together form the most comprehensive picture of Egyptology today.