Gods & Myths of Ancient Egypt An Illustrated Guide to the Mythology, Religion and Culture
"A scholarly yet accessible celebration of ancient Egypt for every reader: pyramids, magic, rituals, mummies, pharoahs, dreams and oracles. -- An in-depth examination of the crucial role myths and religion played in the development of one of the most-studied periods of history. -- Decribes the elaborate preparations for the afterlife, including burial rituals, symbolic funerary offerings and ceremonies for the dead. -- Quotations from original text, in the form of books, hymns, prayers and hieroglyphic paintings, give an authentic picture of culture and society. Close-up photography of carvings and hieroglyphs depicts Egypt's rich antiquity, and over 400 photographs, maps, diagrams and facsimilies bring the past to life." -- page 4 of cover.