All Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt

The mythology, iconography, and worship of the mysterious and awe-inspiring gods and goddesses who dominated Egyptian religion from the time of the early pharaohs to the Roman period.

-The first illustrated and systematic study of the numerous gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt.
-Extensive catalog of Egyptian gods and goddesses, including Osiris, Amon, Hathor, and Isis, as well as minor figures such as Babi and Ba-Pef.
-The evolution of the gods, their importance in Egyptian society and religion, and their eventual decline.
-Different manifestations of gods and goddesses, their iconography, cult centers and fluctuating awareness over time.
-The worship of gods, from the king's official rituals and festivals to popular outreach and personal piety.
-Color photographs and newly produced drawings depicting tomb paintings, temple reliefs, statues and more.

All the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt By Richard H. Wilkinson Worshiped for more than three-fifths of recorded history, the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt are among the most fascinating of the civilization. The lives of pharaohs and ordinary people were dominated by the need to honor, appease, and worship the gods and goddesses of a vast pantheon, from good to evil. The richness and complexity of their mythology is reflected in everything from countless tomb paintings and imposing temple reliefs to modest domestic shrines. This book describes Egypt as the most theocratic society of the ancient world and the countless gods and goddesses—from minor household figures such as Bes and Taueret to the omnipotent gods Amon and Ra—that made the Egyptians, according to Herodotus, "more religious than any other people." examines its evolution, worship and eventual decline. The Rise and Fall of the Gods deals with the origins of Egyptian gods and goddesses, the stories of the gods who tried to control the forces of cosmic chaos and destruction and who themselves could die, and their eventual decline. The Nature of the Gods examines the forms, appearances, and manifestations of the gods, the transcendence of prominent gods such as Amon, and the apparent monotheism of Atonism during the reign of Akhenaten. The Worship of the Gods introduces the rituals and mysteries of formal Egyptian worship, including the importance of temples and festivals, and examines the widespread access and private worship of the gods. Kingdom and Gods discusses the important position of the king, who functions as a bridge between the gods and humanity, who can himself become a deity and become a ruler among the gods. The Gods Catalog is a unique list of gods and goddesses grouped according to their primary forms; Discusses the iconography, mythology, worship of gods and goddesses, and their changing influence over time in Egypt.
(From the Promotional Bulletin)



Number of Pages: 258

Year of Print: 2016


Language: Turkish
Publisher: Alfa Publishing

Editor-in-Chief: Mustafa Küpüşoğlu
Graphic: Yavuz Karakaş

First Print Year: 2016

Number of Pages: 258

Media Type: Hardcover

Language: Turkish