Hymns to the Egyptian Gods (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169660731)

Hymns To The Egyptian Gods is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, an Egyptologist and scholar of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is a collection of hymns dedicated to various Egyptian deities, including Amun, Ra, Osiris, Isis, and Horus. These hymns were originally written in hieroglyphs and were recited during religious ceremonies and festivals in ancient Egypt. Budge provides translations of the hymns and offers commentary on their meaning and significance. He also provides historical context for each deity and their role in Egyptian mythology. The book is divided into chapters dedicated to each individual god, making it easy for readers to navigate and focus on specific deities of interest. Overall, Hymns To The Egyptian Gods is a valuable resource for those interested in ancient Egyptian religion and mythology. Budge's translations and commentary offer insight into the beliefs and practices of this fascinating civilization.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: From Fetish to God in Ancient Egypt, by E. A. Wallis Budge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766162850.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.

Author: E. A. Wallis Budge
ISBN-10: 1169660738
ISBN-13: 9781169660731
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 50
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d