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This book is about the weird and wonderful lesser-known ‘spirit’ entities of ancient Egypt, daemons, the mysterious and often fantastical creatures of the Egyptian ‘Otherworld’, and the closely related spirits of the dead.
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Osiris, Horus, Isis, Thoth, Anubis - the many strange and compelling figures of the Egyptian gods and goddesses seem to possess endless... Læs mere
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A collection of funerary texts from a variety of sources, dating from the fifteenth to the fourth century BC. It consists of spells, prayers and incantations, and contains the words of power to overcome obstacles in the afterlife. It offers insights into ancient Egypt.
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A unique study of the evolution of architectural techniques to prevent tomb robbery in ancient Egypt
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The sumptuousness and grandeur of Nubian gold jewelry analyzed and illustrated for the first time
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This beautiful, highly illustrated book shows that a deep understanding of the sacred mysteries of Egypt is key to illuminating the texts and images of the time.
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This study of Greek and Egyptian deities in the Greek hymns of the magical papyri (collections of spells from... Læs mere
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Following the ideological disappointment of the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, an Islamic revival arose in Egypt. Here, Rock-Singer looks beyond the... Læs mere
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The emergence of the cult of Osiris is generally posited to have occurred quite suddenly at the end of the 5th dynasty. This study considers evidence to suggest this appearance was preceded by a period of development of the theology and mythology of the cult.
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The revised edition of a classic text, introducing the lively characters of Egyptian mythology
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A quirky history that offers a new way of understanding the myth of the mummy's curse. Roger Luckhurst provides a startling path through the cultural history of Victorian England and its colonial possessions.
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All you need to know about the island's myths, legends and its gods