The Egyptian Gods Of The Osirid Cycle

By F. W. Read

Book Overview

The Egyptian Gods Of The Osirid Cycle is a comprehensive guide to the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt, written by F.W. Read. The book explores the myths and legends surrounding the Osirid cycle, which tells the story of the god Osiris and his wife Isis, and their struggle against the evil god Set. The author provides detailed descriptions of each deity, including their appearance, attributes, and associations. He also explains the role of each god in Egyptian mythology, and how they were worshipped by the ancient Egyptians. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white drawings, and includes a glossary of Egyptian terms and a bibliography for further reading. This is an essential reference for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian religion and mythology.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Egyptian Religion and Ethics, by F. W. Read. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127931.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: 1425356028
• ISBN13: 9781425356026
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"