Religion of the Ancient Egyptians - Alfred Wiedemann - Bog

Religion of the Ancient Egyptians is a comprehensive book written by Alfred Wiedemann that delves into the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians. The book provides a detailed account of the various gods and goddesses worshipped by the Egyptians, their myths and legends, and the rituals and ceremonies associated with their worship. Wiedemann explores the concept of life after death and the importance of mummification in Egyptian culture. The book also discusses the role of the pharaohs as divine rulers and their relationship with the gods. With its in-depth analysis of Egyptian religion, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in ancient history 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.