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Egyptian Gods: Discover the Ancient Gods of Egyptian Mythology
△Egyptian Mythology△The gods of Ancient Egypt conjure up images of hieroglyphs with animal-headed people, fantastic civilizations, and a past that seems both unimaginably distant and still tenuously connected to the present day. Although the names Ra, Anubis, and Isis still linger today in modern fiction, the truth about these gods reveals the ancient Egyptians themselves.Inside you will read about...✓ Osiris ✓ Anubis ✓ Isis ✓ Ra ✓ Maat ✓ Hathor ✓ Wadjet ✓ Nefertum And many more! A look at the principal gods of Ancient Egypt gives insight into the culture of world's first great civilization. Even today, their moments, their obelisks, and their pyramids endure and remind us that people can leave lasting marks on the world that humble and inspire us all.
30 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 12, 2016
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March 25, 2016
How I love these books by Stephan Weaver! This is my fifth book by him and just like the other four, this one I enjoyed thoroughly.
This book is (obviously) about the gods of Ancient Egypt, which happens to be my favorite topic. As always I love reading and learning more about it.
The author first talks about the Egyptian gods in general and how they fit into the life of the ancient Egyptians. I thought it was very interesting to learn how a god's popularity varried from place to place in Ancient Egypt.
Next, the author talks about the gods individually. The main gods like Horus, Osiris, Set, Isis, etc were being discussed in detail and also some of the minor gods. Those were my favorite to read about because I didn't know much about them yet.
As always I'm really glad with the author's writing. The details, the information... it always hooks me and it's very well-written. I loved it!
This book is (obviously) about the gods of Ancient Egypt, which happens to be my favorite topic. As always I love reading and learning more about it.
The author first talks about the Egyptian gods in general and how they fit into the life of the ancient Egyptians. I thought it was very interesting to learn how a god's popularity varried from place to place in Ancient Egypt.
Next, the author talks about the gods individually. The main gods like Horus, Osiris, Set, Isis, etc were being discussed in detail and also some of the minor gods. Those were my favorite to read about because I didn't know much about them yet.
As always I'm really glad with the author's writing. The details, the information... it always hooks me and it's very well-written. I loved it!
June 2, 2023
A very brief look on the Egyptian Gods.
I love mythology. And I actually really liked the simplicity of this book. It’s a little taste to kickstart your knowledge of ancient Egypt and their beliefs.
Read: 02/06/2023
1st rating: 3 stars
Genre/tropes: Mythology/Gods/religion/spirituality
Cover: 4 stars
Will I recommend: Yes. It’s always a good idea to gain knowledge.
I love mythology. And I actually really liked the simplicity of this book. It’s a little taste to kickstart your knowledge of ancient Egypt and their beliefs.
Read: 02/06/2023
1st rating: 3 stars
Genre/tropes: Mythology/Gods/religion/spirituality
Cover: 4 stars
Will I recommend: Yes. It’s always a good idea to gain knowledge.
July 30, 2022
This is a short e-book about the main Gods of Egypt.
There were over one hundred major gods and if the minor gods are included, there are over one thousand. All gods were not in one area of Egypt. Egypt has Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.
This is a great read to become acquainted with the major gods of Egypt and what roles they played. A great beginning read for those interested in learning some about ancient Egypt.
Names or spelling of the gods are varied.
I have been in Egypt and this short book helped me understand some of the statues and structures I saw.
I gave this short book a 5 star rating. I will also read more Stephan Weaver books.
There were over one hundred major gods and if the minor gods are included, there are over one thousand. All gods were not in one area of Egypt. Egypt has Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.
This is a great read to become acquainted with the major gods of Egypt and what roles they played. A great beginning read for those interested in learning some about ancient Egypt.
Names or spelling of the gods are varied.
I have been in Egypt and this short book helped me understand some of the statues and structures I saw.
I gave this short book a 5 star rating. I will also read more Stephan Weaver books.
April 27, 2021
Slightly Repetitive
This book addresses the main gods of Egypt, but it's a more informal discussion versus actual scholarship; i.e. they're no footnotes. It also repeats itself several times. However, if used for a quick background reference, it's quite functional.
This book addresses the main gods of Egypt, but it's a more informal discussion versus actual scholarship; i.e. they're no footnotes. It also repeats itself several times. However, if used for a quick background reference, it's quite functional.
December 16, 2019
Good but a little too short!
Good book very interesting facts on each God or goddess of ancient egypt! Very informative and very well written but a little too short in content!
Good book very interesting facts on each God or goddess of ancient egypt! Very informative and very well written but a little too short in content!
April 14, 2021
In childhood Egyptian Mythology took the place of Mother Goose or Dr. Seuss. So most of this book was a review. Although, I found it was a decent overview of the mythology on a very basic level. Since, the Egyptian mythos is so vast I felt the authors should have concentrated on the major deities. There was a great of repetitive information as they went from deity to deity. I realize the stories of the deities is often intertwined, but careful editing would limit some of the issue.
June 12, 2020
Ancient Egyptian culture worshipped a myriad of gods arrayed in a pantheon. As polytheists, the ancient Egyptians identified different gods with various aspects of human existence, like life and death, childbirth and fertility. There were gods of the forces of nature, as well as more abstract gods for less concrete concepts, like wisdom.
This is a rather short and concise book that gives some detail into the various, well known, Egyptian gods. It's a handy little introduction and guide if you are interested in learning more about the subject. However, the history of Egypt and the Egyptian gods is a complex on, as summed up here:
The functions of some gods sometimes overlapped the functions of the others, and, over the millennia, some gods merged with others. For example, Ra was merged with Horus in one later dynasty, creating Ra-Horakhty. Ra and Re are the same. Sometimes the sigil animal for one god’s icon was used by another. For example, Horus was typically represented by a man with the head of a hawk. However, depending on the context of the symbolism, the deity might indeed be Ra.
The are a many of the gods that I quite like; a few examples are:
Somewhat disconcertingly, Nephthys knew how to party. The people knew her as the goddess of beer and celebration.
Thoth was the god of librarians, scribes, and the written word. He served as the scribe of the Underworld and recorded the salvation or damnation of souls within the scrolls of the Hall of Maat. He kept both the Book of the Dead and the Book of Thoth.
Anubis was Lord of the Underworld and guided all the dead on their path to and through the afterlife.
This is a rather short and concise book that gives some detail into the various, well known, Egyptian gods. It's a handy little introduction and guide if you are interested in learning more about the subject. However, the history of Egypt and the Egyptian gods is a complex on, as summed up here:
The functions of some gods sometimes overlapped the functions of the others, and, over the millennia, some gods merged with others. For example, Ra was merged with Horus in one later dynasty, creating Ra-Horakhty. Ra and Re are the same. Sometimes the sigil animal for one god’s icon was used by another. For example, Horus was typically represented by a man with the head of a hawk. However, depending on the context of the symbolism, the deity might indeed be Ra.
The are a many of the gods that I quite like; a few examples are:
Somewhat disconcertingly, Nephthys knew how to party. The people knew her as the goddess of beer and celebration.
Thoth was the god of librarians, scribes, and the written word. He served as the scribe of the Underworld and recorded the salvation or damnation of souls within the scrolls of the Hall of Maat. He kept both the Book of the Dead and the Book of Thoth.
Anubis was Lord of the Underworld and guided all the dead on their path to and through the afterlife.
August 9, 2020
Egyptian Gods: Discover the Gods of Ancient Egypt
Author: Stephan Weaver
Publisher: KDP (also available in paperback)
Year: 2016
This is a short but beautifully presented book on the Egyptian Gods. It gives a lovely insight into the Egyptian past. I found this book pleasantly easy to read and I highly recommend it if you are looking for a short informative read to pass some time.
My favourite from all of the Egyptian gods and goddesses is Bastet as described in this beautiful passage on page 16 in Stephan's book:
"Bastet wore the image of a woman with the head of a cat. She was one of the three great gods of Memphis. The goddesses of domestic cats, she was the daughter of Ra. Her worshippers thought of her as a maternal and loving god."
A very nice addition to the end is the 'click to get a free book' so I am very much looking forward to that.
Author: Stephan Weaver
Publisher: KDP (also available in paperback)
Year: 2016
This is a short but beautifully presented book on the Egyptian Gods. It gives a lovely insight into the Egyptian past. I found this book pleasantly easy to read and I highly recommend it if you are looking for a short informative read to pass some time.
My favourite from all of the Egyptian gods and goddesses is Bastet as described in this beautiful passage on page 16 in Stephan's book:
"Bastet wore the image of a woman with the head of a cat. She was one of the three great gods of Memphis. The goddesses of domestic cats, she was the daughter of Ra. Her worshippers thought of her as a maternal and loving god."
A very nice addition to the end is the 'click to get a free book' so I am very much looking forward to that.
June 16, 2021
This book is a brief summary of the Ancient Egyptian pantheon. There is more good information in the introduction than in each goddess or god's section. I'm surprised by how some of the major deities are only mentioned (or completely left out), and how the ones who are described have only a paragraph or two. Also, there are no pictures while the author explains some of the deities' symbols, animals, and headwear/crowns.
It seems like an academic essay. However, there are no footnotes, glossary, or bibliography, and no mention of where to find more information.
Having said that, I didn't catch any typos or grammatical errors. This is a well-written introduction to one of my favorite subjects.
It seems like an academic essay. However, there are no footnotes, glossary, or bibliography, and no mention of where to find more information.
Having said that, I didn't catch any typos or grammatical errors. This is a well-written introduction to one of my favorite subjects.
December 24, 2019
Short and concise
This is a short read and therefore it was a bit confusing. There were so many Egyptian gods that such a brief accounting of them is a little overwhelming. It can only give an overview of the major gods while mentioning the minor gods enough so you get a feel for their existence and purpose. It is a little repetitious and a little dry but it serves the purpose as an introduction to the gods of Egypt.
This is a short read and therefore it was a bit confusing. There were so many Egyptian gods that such a brief accounting of them is a little overwhelming. It can only give an overview of the major gods while mentioning the minor gods enough so you get a feel for their existence and purpose. It is a little repetitious and a little dry but it serves the purpose as an introduction to the gods of Egypt.
January 5, 2024
I throughly enjoyed reading this book. It was a very quick read (30 pages) and provided a simplistic summary of each of the Gods. As a teacher, this is a great text to use for Humanities/History classes for younger year levels.
I was fortunate enough to get a free Kindle version of this from Amazon during their December 2023 “Stuff Your Kindle Day” and I have no regrets!
I hope to read another version of this with the Greek Gods in the future.
I was fortunate enough to get a free Kindle version of this from Amazon during their December 2023 “Stuff Your Kindle Day” and I have no regrets!
I hope to read another version of this with the Greek Gods in the future.
January 26, 2020
This book is short and sweet. It’s a great starter to the gods of Egypt, giving you an overview of the gods of the times and what they are related to. Which this being a shot book I think it’s a great place to start if you want to start and learn about them. Giving you a chance to decide weather later you want to learn more. I would recommend.
April 18, 2020
A very short but insightful introduction to the ancient Egyptian pantheon, which concentrates on showing how religion reflected daily life, but also on making the ancient culture relatable to the modern reader. A nice way of going about the topic, but could have done to be more comprehensive. This work does feel somewhat DIY with a few editing issues, but is well done nevertheless.
July 23, 2020
Feels like a very short essay
The publisher of this ebook did me the favor of putting together information that I could have easily found in Wikipedia. Other than that, the book doesn’t offer anything really. If you decide to read it, use it as a very short introduction to the extensive topic. At least it’s a free book, so i give it 3 stars
The publisher of this ebook did me the favor of putting together information that I could have easily found in Wikipedia. Other than that, the book doesn’t offer anything really. If you decide to read it, use it as a very short introduction to the extensive topic. At least it’s a free book, so i give it 3 stars
May 22, 2025
Though not going in-depth on all the various deities of the Egyptian pantheon, it is a good overview and even included the primeval gods (the Ogdoad) that rarely get talked about. I liked that each of the major gods were given a bit of backstory as well as where they were primarily worshipped. A good primer to Egyptian gods.
March 1, 2019
Quick overview of the Gods
The book was a quick read that gave an overview of the most prominent Egyptian Gods. Egyptian Gods are confusing and overlapping. This book did a great job of letting that remain the truth. Lol
The book was a quick read that gave an overview of the most prominent Egyptian Gods. Egyptian Gods are confusing and overlapping. This book did a great job of letting that remain the truth. Lol
May 26, 2020
Not a bad little book.
For a free book, it's not bad. There's a lot of small pieces of each Diety's description and more could be added for a future book release and a more thorough coverage.
For a free book, it's not bad. There's a lot of small pieces of each Diety's description and more could be added for a future book release and a more thorough coverage.
September 1, 2020
Quick but to the point
Book gives just a basic and straight forward insight into the main and some of the lesser gods of the Egyptian pantheon! Not bad for a quick read while on a bus or train.
Book gives just a basic and straight forward insight into the main and some of the lesser gods of the Egyptian pantheon! Not bad for a quick read while on a bus or train.
April 25, 2021
Concise and brief
An understandable description of the Gods however can get a bit confusing when talking about a God that hasn't yet been introduced . Worth a read for a brief overview and finesse yourself into Egyptian religion.
An understandable description of the Gods however can get a bit confusing when talking about a God that hasn't yet been introduced . Worth a read for a brief overview and finesse yourself into Egyptian religion.
April 22, 2022
Great read
I recommend this book to anyone wanting a look into the Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. It touches base on them and their representation. Great place to start off with.
I would've enjoyed if they added pictures to aid in the reading.
I recommend this book to anyone wanting a look into the Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. It touches base on them and their representation. Great place to start off with.
I would've enjoyed if they added pictures to aid in the reading.
January 11, 2024
Interesting
I enjoyed this book and though it contained a brief summary of only the major gods I feel like I learned quite a bit. I will definitely check out more from this author.
I enjoyed this book and though it contained a brief summary of only the major gods I feel like I learned quite a bit. I will definitely check out more from this author.
June 15, 2024
Decent overview of major Gods
Interesting read.With a decent overview of the major Gods. Worth a read, especially for those new to Egyptology or requiring a refreshing on the subject.
Interesting read.With a decent overview of the major Gods. Worth a read, especially for those new to Egyptology or requiring a refreshing on the subject.
December 2, 2024
Informative read
Looking at the cover I expected a quick picture book. There are no pictures, just a brief but well detailed look the important and a few lesser gods of Egypt. Definitely worth getting if you're curious.
Looking at the cover I expected a quick picture book. There are no pictures, just a brief but well detailed look the important and a few lesser gods of Egypt. Definitely worth getting if you're curious.
January 7, 2025
Excelente resumen
Hay tantos libros eruditos y también tantos mitos sobre el antiguo Egipto, que el lector común no sabe qué para informarse sobre aquella magnífica civilización que tanto influyó en la historia occidental. Este llena esa necesidad
Hay tantos libros eruditos y también tantos mitos sobre el antiguo Egipto, que el lector común no sabe qué para informarse sobre aquella magnífica civilización que tanto influyó en la historia occidental. Este llena esa necesidad
August 20, 2019
Fun, quick overview and great for reference!
I enjoyed this book. Great for research on the quick. I never knew there were so many Gods.
Good read!
I enjoyed this book. Great for research on the quick. I never knew there were so many Gods.
Good read!
November 6, 2019
Great little book
Great book for beginner egyptology. Has given me some insight into gods and goddesses of egypt. This is a keeper.
Great book for beginner egyptology. Has given me some insight into gods and goddesses of egypt. This is a keeper.
December 31, 2019
Interesting, informative, concise, and comprehensive.
March 17, 2020
Informative
Great first guide for an introduction to Egyptian Gods. Detailed, but easy to follow. Could do with a few pictures to help recognise dieties.
Great first guide for an introduction to Egyptian Gods. Detailed, but easy to follow. Could do with a few pictures to help recognise dieties.
March 26, 2020
A good reference read for anybody interested in Egyptian Mythology. Quick, concise and useful to keep as a reference.
March 12, 2021
Good Summary
Not a very long read. A very brief introduction and summary to the main Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. Very informative and interesting.
Not a very long read. A very brief introduction and summary to the main Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. Very informative and interesting.
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