Thoth Or The Hermes of Egypt (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169740730)

""Thoth Or The Hermes of Egypt"" by Patrick Boylan is a comprehensive study of the ancient Egyptian god, Thoth, who was also known as Hermes in Greek mythology. The book delves into the history, mythology, and symbolism surrounding Thoth/Hermes, and explores his significance in ancient Egyptian culture and religion. Boylan examines the various roles Thoth played in Egyptian mythology, including his role as the god of wisdom, writing, and magic, and his association with the afterlife and the judgment of the dead. The book also discusses Thoth's influence on other cultures and religions, including the Greek and Roman pantheons, and the role he played in the development of alchemy and Hermetic philosophy. With a wealth of historical and archaeological research, ""Thoth Or The Hermes of Egypt"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian mythology and religious history.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: 1169740731
ISBN-13: 9781169740730
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 226
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.56d