Description
Why was a humble dung beetle chosen to represent the sun god as Khepri, or a desert jackal to represent Anubis, the embalmer god? Ancient Egyptian religion, with its many gods and symbols, has always been a source of wonder and mystery to the monotheistic West.
In this compact guide to the gods and symbols of ancient Egypt many puzzling and intriguing questions are answered in nearly 300 entries, ranging from Acacia to Wreath.
This edition was revised by Peter A.
Clayton, an Egyptologist and writer who lectures widely on the subject in Europe and Egypt. He selected over 100 illustrations to complement the text and to provide an informative yet concise guide. A detailed index to the illustrations and extended captions complete this essential work of reference.
