| Description |
xv, 319 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-310) and index. |
| Summary |
The book presents in depth histories of the cults of seven major goddesses and many excerpts from their literature--hymns, prayers, and magical spells as well as descriptions of ritual, temples and clergy. |
| Contents |
Early women and the first evidence of faith -- The sky goddess nut -- Neith, Lady of Sais and creator of all -- The two ladies: vestiges of the remote past -- Hathor, Goddess of love -- Mut and the sacred cats -- Isis, Great of Magic -- Temples, their rituals, and their clergy -- Conclusion -- Appendix. A glossary of goddesses. |
| Subject |
Goddesses, Egyptian.
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Egypt -- Religion.
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| ISBN |
0806132027 paperback alkaline paper |
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9780806132020 paperback alkaline paper |
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080613156X cloth alkaline paper |
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9780806131566 cloth alkaline paper |
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