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Gods of Egypt Author: [UK] Richard H. Wilkinson Publisher: Guizhou People's Publishing House
Gods of Egypt Author: [UK] Richard H. Wilkinson Publisher: Guizhou People's Publishing House
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Introduction · · · · · ·
A comprehensive list of gods carefully compiled by international Egyptology authorities
Domestic experts lead the translation
Hundreds of color pictures are presented intuitively
A perfect balance between simplicity and comprehensiveness
☆ Editor's Recommendation
◎ Authority: An international authority on Egyptology has carefully compiled a complete list of ancient Egyptian gods for the general public based on decades of experience in field research; a professor from Peking University led the translation, striving to create an accurate and reliable domestic guide to Egyptian culture.
◎ Intuitive: Interspersed with hundreds of photos and line drawings of buildings, murals, devices and other cultural relics taken on site, the book uses color and light to bring the most intuitive cognitive shock to readers.
◎ Comprehensive: The content covers hundreds of gods, big and small, from the great gods Amon and Osiris to insignificant local gods, from the origins of the attributes of the gods themselves to their intricate connections with society, customs and even royal power. The concise structure contains a bird's-eye view of the comprehensive presentation of the Egyptian gods.
☆ Introduction
This is a comprehensive guide to the ancient Egyptian gods, covering details from their origins to their roles in society.
Religious life is an important part of ancient Egyptian history, and the complex system of gods is particularly striking. This book examines the development, worship and eventual decline of the Egyptian gods, from the great Osiris to some insignificant minor gods, as well as their intricate connections with secular fields such as royal power, politics, and customs. In this book, readers can not only learn about the various and distinctive Egyptian gods, but also have an interesting bird's-eye view of the ancient Egyptian society that is closely related to religious beliefs. In addition, this book also includes hundreds of related illustrations to guide readers into a more colorful and intuitive journey to ancient Egypt.
"A groundbreaking work...an excellent introduction to ancient Egyptian beliefs and history, and a well-written and concise catalogue of the gods." - Reference Reviews
Destined to become a benchmark reference work...Frontier Egyptology research combined with imaginative structure and exquisite images create an unparalleled book. - Egyptian Archaeology
"An engaging overview of early Egyptian lore... The book balances the text with an elegant array of illustrations—full-color tomb paintings, sculptures, line drawings, and photographs. This comprehensive study of Egyptian theology reveals much, especially the impact of symbolism and hieroglyphics on literature, art, architecture, processions, rituals, clothing, and jewelry. Highly recommended."—Booklist
About the Author
Richard H. Wilkinson
Richard H. Wilkinson (1951-), an archaeologist in the field of Egyptology, is a professor emeritus and doctor at the University of Arizona, and the first director of the university's Egypt Expedition. He conducted research and excavations in Egypt, mainly in the Valley of the Kings, for 25 years, and served as the founding editor of the "Directory of North American Egyptologists" and the "Journal of Ancient Egypt Communications".
☆ Translator Profile
Yan Haiying
Professor and doctoral supervisor of the Department of History at Peking University, Director of the Institute of Ancient Oriental Civilizations at Peking University, editor-in-chief of the first volume of "History of World Civilization", postdoctoral fellow at the University of Leuven in Belgium, visiting scholar at Cairo University in Egypt, with academic expertise in Egyptology. His recent major works include "Ancient Egyptian Cultural Relics in Chinese Collections", and he has published many papers in academic journals such as "Historical Research" and "World History". He has presided over the National Social Science Fund project "Research on Ancient Egyptian Temple Books and Rituals", the horizontal project "Organization and Interpretation of Oriental Philosophical Books", and the Beijing Excellent Course "Ancient Oriental Civilization".
Liu Fan
Graduated from the English Department of Renmin University of China, and obtained a master's degree from the University of Glasgow. I have loved ancient Egyptian culture since I was a child, so after working in a foreign company for a few years, I started my journey as a doctoral candidate in Egyptology. I have published many articles introducing ancient Egypt in the "Private History" column of The Paper, and I am determined to restore the distant world on the banks of the Nile through writing.
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