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An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt

An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt

by Manfred Lurker (Author)

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    Illustrated 1982

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Synopsis

A compact guide to the gods and symbols of ancient Egypt, their interpretation, their significance and their cults. It answers questions such as why the jackal represents Anubis, the embalmer god, and why the dung beetle represents the sun god Khepri.

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 144
 Edition: Revised
 Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Published: 15 Feb 1982
ISBN 10: 0500272530
ISBN 13: 9780500272534
Book Overview: A compact guide to the gods and symbols of ancient Egypt, their interpretation, their significance and their cults

Media Reviews
'Should certainly help to awaken an interest in the most fascinating of ancient civilizations' - Antiquity
'Sufficiently entertaining and mangeable to be read straight through . . . many curious questions are answered' - British Museum Society
'Sound and concise' - Joint Association of Classical Teachers Bulletin
Author Bio
Manfred Lurker was the founder of the international Bibliography on symbolism, iconography and mythology. He has written wisely on symbols and is considered an authority.