Ancient Egyptian Hymns To The Gods

By E.A. Wallis Budge

Book Overview

Ancient Egyptian Hymns To The Gods is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, an Egyptologist and author who specialized in Ancient Egyptian religion and language. The book is a collection of hymns that were written by the Ancient Egyptians to honor and praise their gods. These hymns were written in hieroglyphics on papyrus scrolls and were used in religious ceremonies and rituals. The book includes translations of these hymns into English, along with commentary and analysis by Budge. The hymns cover a wide range of subjects, including creation myths, the afterlife, and the roles and attributes of the various gods and goddesses worshipped by the Ancient Egyptians. The book provides insight into the religious beliefs and practices of one of the world's oldest civilizations, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Ancient Egyptian history and culture.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians, by E. A. Wallis Budge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766146308.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425456006
• ISBN13: 9781425456009
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"