Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Beliefs

The ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile - their life source - was a divine gift. Religion and magic permeated their civilization, and this book provides a unique insight into their religious beliefs and practices, from 5000 BC to the 4th century AD, when Egyptian Christianity replaced the earlier customs.

Content Overview

Arranged chronologically, this book provides a fascinating introduction to the world of half-human/half-animal gods and goddesses; death rituals, the afterlife and mummification; the cult of sacred animals, pyramids, magic and medicine.

Additional Material

An appendix contains translations of Ancient Egyptian spells.