Thoth Or The Hermes of Egypt (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162594835)

""Thoth Or The Hermes of Egypt"" is a book written by Patrick Boylan that explores the ancient Egyptian deity Thoth, also known as Hermes. The book delves into the mythology and history surrounding Thoth/Hermes, including his role as the god of writing, magic, and wisdom. Boylan explores the various stories and legends associated with Thoth/Hermes, including his involvement in the creation of the world and his relationship with other gods and goddesses. The book also examines the significance of Thoth/Hermes in ancient Egyptian culture and his influence on later religions and philosophies. Overall, ""Thoth Or The Hermes of Egypt"" is a comprehensive exploration of one of the most important deities in ancient Egyptian mythology.1922. The purpose of this essay is to indicate the chief tendencies of ancient Egyptian speculation in regard to the god Thoth. Taking as the basis of his work a fairly complete examination of the chief references to the god in Egyptian literature and ritual, the author has tried to distinguish the more important phases of Thoth's character as they were conceived by the Egyptians, and to show how these aspects, or phases, of his being help to explain the various activities which are assigned to him in the Egyptian legends of the gods and in the ritual of tombs and temples.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: Patrick Boylan
ISBN-10: 1162594837
ISBN-13: 9781162594835
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 226
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.48d