Religion of the Ancient Egyptians

Religion of the Ancient Egyptians is a comprehensive book written by Alfred Wiedemann that explores the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian religion. The book delves into the beliefs, practices, and rituals of the ancient Egyptians, who worshipped a vast pantheon of gods and goddesses. Wiedemann provides a detailed analysis of the Egyptian creation myth, the role of the pharaoh in religious ceremonies, and the importance of death and the afterlife in Egyptian religion. He also examines the various temples and cults that existed throughout ancient Egypt, as well as the influence of religion on art, literature, and daily life. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Egypt, as well as for scholars and students of religion and mythology.1897. Wiedemann, an expert Egyptologist with an in-depth understanding of the ancient languages, presents this comprehensive study of the religion of the Ancient Egyptians as a factual account, rather than an interpretive work, of the culture's principal deities, myths, religious ideas, and doctrines. The text is firmly based on original material and offers literal translations of passages from the most important documents. Contents: Sun Worship; Solar Myths; The Passage of the Sun Through the Underworld; The Chief Deities; Foreign Deities; The Worship of Animals; Osiris and His Cycle; The Osirian Doctrine of Immortality; Magic and Sorcery; and Amulets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.