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Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt by A Rosalie David, (Ann Rosalie) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt about?
The ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile - their life source - was a divine gift. Religion and magic permeated their civilization, and this book provides a unique insight into their religious beliefs and practices, from 5000 BC to the 4th century AD, when Egyptian Christianity replaced the earlier customs. Arranged chronologically, this book provides a fascinating introduction to the world of half-human/ half-animal gods and goddesses; death rituals, the afterlife and mummification; the cult of sacred animals, pyramids, magic and medicine. An appendix contains translations of Ancient Eygtian spells.
Who reads Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- A Rosalie David, (Ann Rosalie)
- Publisher
- Penguin Books, Limited
- Published
- 2002
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780141941387
- Category
- nonfiction
- Rating
- 3.99 / 5 (162 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13
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