
The main characteristics of ancient Egyptian religion were animism, fetishism and magic. The myriad deities worshipped by the ancient Egyptians fell into three main categories: local gods, the inanimate objects (fetishes) of animals, birds and other living creatures associated...


A highly illustrated introduction to Egyptian religion which traces the origins of each of the major deities, and explains the significance of the religious artefacts of ancient Egypt. Includes sections on personal religion and temple ceremony.

