The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt

Ranked #7 in Egyptian History, Ranked #55 in Egyptsee more rankings.

Worshipped for over three-fifths of recorded history, Egypt’s gods and goddesses are among the most fascinating of human civilization. The lives of pharaohs and commoners alike were dominated by the need to honor, worship, and pacify the huge pantheon of deities, from the benevolent to the malevolent. The richness and complexity of their mythology is reflected in countless tributes throughout Egypt, from lavish tomb paintings and imposing temple reliefs to humble household shrines.


This book examines the evolution, worship, and eventual decline of the numerous gods and...
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