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Dioses egipcios: Una fascinante guía de Atum, Horus, Set, Isis, Anubis, Ra, Thoth, Sejmet, Geb, Hathor y otros dioses y diosas del antiguo Egipto
Explore Egyptian Gods It is tempting to see ancient Egyptian religion as something relatively static, with a single pantheon whose nature and activities did not change throughout the three-thousand-year span of the Dynastic Period. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Throughout Egyptian history, we see that gods who had once been favored were set aside or had their roles altered in order to make way for gods whose cults became more popular, while political changes, such as the conquest of Egypt by Alexander the Great, ushered in cultural and religious exchanges that both affected native Egyptian religious practices and also had an impact on the religious beliefs of Greece and Rome. Because the Egyptian pantheon is vast, even if one leaves out the syncretized deities, it is not possible for this volume to present a comprehensive overview of ancient Egyptian religion and myth. Instead, only a select number of deities and concepts are discussed here. Some of these are more well-known deities, while others might not be as familiar to modern readers. However, this book still offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Egyptian religion and culture and the richness that was life in ancient Egypt. Within this book, you'll find the following the Egyptian gods and topics So if you want to learn about Egyptian gods, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
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Published September 18, 2020
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May 9, 2022
This is a good beginner’s guide to
An interesting topic. It’s a bit dry and I wish it were organized in a different fashion, but overall I would recommend it as a step into a deep, deep topic.
An interesting topic. It’s a bit dry and I wish it were organized in a different fashion, but overall I would recommend it as a step into a deep, deep topic.
August 16, 2020
This is a wonderful informative interesting read! This book will keep you wanting to learn more about this subject and civilization. Lots of details and facts about the many Gods and culture of Egypt. I have always been fascinated by the ancient Egyptian Civilization and this book delved into the Gods and changes made in worship and culture of Egypt. A Must Read!
August 28, 2021
Oh. MY. Gods!!! I love, love, love this book. It's not just a book about a couple dozen deities, there's plenty of history, some poetry, and even a smattering of politics. I have read a lot of Ancient Egyptian books and watched many hours of documentaries, and I'm excited by the stuff I've learned here that was not included in those other sources. The introduction (as well as the following chapters) does a fabulous job of explaining why this pantheon's gods and goddesses don't fit in a box or stay put, and how the evolution of the culture influenced the deities' popularity and images.
I am over the moon just from the first three chapters on Amen, Anubis, and Aten. I finally have the information that nobody else was telling me on WHY the Aten was the god chosen as the symbol of a brief, religious revolution. Now I know what Anubis' (Anpu) name actually means in English (it's "decay"). I adore that when an Egyptian name is mentioned, there is a translation. I LOVED the side-by-side comparison of Akhenaten's Hymn and Psalm 104. I've always thought that the Hebrews took more than just some black soil on their sandals out of Egypt.
Even while cool and amazing pieces of information are presented, the writing style is easy to read. The almost-conversational style is engaging and entertaining.
I wish there were more books on the deities by this author. I would read all of them.
I am over the moon just from the first three chapters on Amen, Anubis, and Aten. I finally have the information that nobody else was telling me on WHY the Aten was the god chosen as the symbol of a brief, religious revolution. Now I know what Anubis' (Anpu) name actually means in English (it's "decay"). I adore that when an Egyptian name is mentioned, there is a translation. I LOVED the side-by-side comparison of Akhenaten's Hymn and Psalm 104. I've always thought that the Hebrews took more than just some black soil on their sandals out of Egypt.
Even while cool and amazing pieces of information are presented, the writing style is easy to read. The almost-conversational style is engaging and entertaining.
I wish there were more books on the deities by this author. I would read all of them.
August 17, 2020
Probably one of the most important facts of this book: The pharaohs were thought to be the sons of a deity; so Egyptian religion was closely involved with politics. Religion changed according to the pharaoh's beliefs. However, a pharaoh could move too rapidly for his population and be accused of heresy. We all know of Akhenaten's drastic changes that were reversed by his son, Tutankhamun.
There is a huge pantheon of gods for the Egyptians. The gods and goddesses changed their roles over the centuries. Thus, this book is an effort to explain the most significant gods and goddesses of the Egyptians. Thanks for the timeline; it helped place events and characters in a time reference. I referred to it often. The book offers an impressive bibliography and even endnotes.
I must admit, although this explanation of Egyptian mythology was extensive and clear, this discussion exceeded my interest in the subject.
There is a huge pantheon of gods for the Egyptians. The gods and goddesses changed their roles over the centuries. Thus, this book is an effort to explain the most significant gods and goddesses of the Egyptians. Thanks for the timeline; it helped place events and characters in a time reference. I referred to it often. The book offers an impressive bibliography and even endnotes.
I must admit, although this explanation of Egyptian mythology was extensive and clear, this discussion exceeded my interest in the subject.
February 10, 2021
Excellent Guide to the Main Deities of Ancient Egyptian Mythology
If you are interested in the religious figures of Ancient Egypt, I recommend reading this book. It details not only the names and responsibilities of each deity, but also their physical description, origin story, and information on how and where they were worshipped.
The list of religious figures in Khemetism is extremely long and some are given only mention without a full section devoted to them, but this is a matter of practicality and despite having studied Egypt for over 20 years, I still learned quite a few things from this text.
If you are interested in the religious figures of Ancient Egypt, I recommend reading this book. It details not only the names and responsibilities of each deity, but also their physical description, origin story, and information on how and where they were worshipped.
The list of religious figures in Khemetism is extremely long and some are given only mention without a full section devoted to them, but this is a matter of practicality and despite having studied Egypt for over 20 years, I still learned quite a few things from this text.
January 16, 2022
Egyptian Gods, fascinating reading !!!!
Interesting reading, from my Perspective, Such reading, can be more enriching, if an image of the deity as attached, prior to the description and atributos of it.
Interesting reading, from my Perspective, Such reading, can be more enriching, if an image of the deity as attached, prior to the description and atributos of it.
May 7, 2023
Unfortunately, I had to abandon this book part-way through much to my chagrin. I adore the subject of Egyptology but found this captivating guide failed to captivate and read like a badly composed Wikipedia page. Disappointing.
September 7, 2023
Inaccurate Information
I’m currently studying under an Egyptian Egyptologist and can confirm this very brief book unfortunately contains inaccurate descriptions. For example, there is confusion between Hathor and Sekhmet, two stories have been mixed into one.
Avoid.
I’m currently studying under an Egyptian Egyptologist and can confirm this very brief book unfortunately contains inaccurate descriptions. For example, there is confusion between Hathor and Sekhmet, two stories have been mixed into one.
Avoid.
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