Ancient Egyptian religion

Author: Henry Frankfort (USA)
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: Preface Illustrations Chronology Chapter I The Gods of Egypt and Their Symbols Sacred Animals and Other Attributes Cosmic Gods and Human Questions The Omnipresence of God and the Limitations of Egyptian Religious Beliefs Chapter II The Egyptian State The Egyptian Concept of the State State Organization Monarchy The King Changes, Eternity, and the Concept of Ma'at Chapter III The Lifestyle of the Egyptians "Teachings" Misinterpretation of Pragmatism Success as a Coordinator Lack of a Concept of Sin The Importance of Tradition Chapter IV The Egyptian Hope Concern for Death The Dead in Tombs The Appearance of the Dead Transformed Dead Quarter-Kingly Dead Dead in the Cosmic Circle Chapter V Change and Constancy in Literature and Art Obstacles in Our Understanding Myth in Folklore and Literature Lack of Drama and Poetry Relative Narration Short Stories Architectural Forms Translation Reference Table Index Afterword