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    Gods of Ancient Egypt

    By Barbara Watterson

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    Illustrated in colour, this is an introduction for the general reader to Egyptian mythology and its mysteries. It includes a concise introduction to general aspects of Egyptian religion, followed by specific sections devoted to the most important of the gods. With sections on personal religion and temple ceremony, there are also accounts of mythological stories associated with the gods, and a map of the principle cult centres.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe History Press
    Release dateSep 4, 2003
    ISBN9780752495026
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