An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt
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An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt by Manfred Lurker
A compact guide to the gods and symbols of ancient Egypt, their interpretation, their significance and their cults. It answers questions such as why the jackal represents Anubis, the embalmer god, and why the dung beetle represents the sun god Khepri.
'Should certainly help to awaken an interest in the most fascinating of ancient civilizations' - Antiquity
'Sufficiently entertaining and mangeable to be read straight through. . many curious questions are answered' - British Museum Society
'Sound and concise' - Joint Association of Classical Teachers Bulletin
'Sufficiently entertaining and mangeable to be read straight through. . many curious questions are answered' - British Museum Society
'Sound and concise' - Joint Association of Classical Teachers Bulletin
Manfred Lurker was the founder of the international Bibliography on symbolism, iconography and mythology. He has written wisely on symbols and is considered an authority.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500272534 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500272530 |
| Title | An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt |
| Author | Manfred Lurker |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 1982-02-15 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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