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The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses is an up-to-date record of all major Egyptian deities, religious concepts, artifacts, and translations.
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The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses contains one of the most comprehensive listings and descriptions of Egyptian deities. Now in its second edition, it provides:
- a new introduction
- updated entries and four new entries on deities
- names of the deities as Hieroglyphs
- a survey of gods and goddesses as they appear in classical literature
- an expanded chronology and updated bibliography, together with a list of relevant websites
- drawings of the gods and emblems of each district
- a map of ancient Egypt and a time chart presenting a vivid picture of the complexity and richness of imagery in Egyptian mythology
Students studying Ancient Egypt, travelers, visitors to museums and all those interested in mythology will find this an invaluable resource.
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ChicagoHart, George. The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. 2nd edition. New York, NY: Routledge, 2005.