The Gods of the Egyptians

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Thoth, the ibis-headed god of wisdom; Osiris, the dead god of resurrection; Isis, the great mother; Anubis, the jackal-headed conductor of the dead; Bast, the cat goddess; Set, the evil serpent; and Ptah, the living mummy—these are just a few of the captivating deities of Ancient Egypt that have intrigued students for over 2,500 years. Unlike the human gods of European cultures, these ancient beings possess irrational powers, sometimes animal-like or superhuman, and their potential for evil remains compelling. Dr. Budge, a leading Egyptologist from the British Museum, offers the most comprehensive coverage of these gods, detailing everything known about high gods, local deities, demigods, and mythological figures of Khem. He explores the origins of ancient Egyptian religion, its unique characteristics, the evolution of cults and rites, priesthoods, the heretical Aten cult of Ikhnaten, the cult of Osiris, and the Book of the Dead. The text is richly illustrated with reproductions of tomb and mummy-case paintings, alongside hieroglyphs and translations of significant texts. This work stands as a standard reference in the history of religion and serves as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the life and thought of Ancient Egypt, illuminating many obscure passages in the Book of the Dead.