Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt

The ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile - their life source - was a divine gift. Religion and magic permeated their civilization and this book provides a unique insight into their religious beliefs and practices from 5000 BC to the 4th century AD when Egyptian Christianity replaced the earlier customs. Arranged chronologically this book provides a fascinating introduction to the world of half-human/ half-animal gods and goddesses; death rituals the afterlife and mummification; the cult of sacred animals pyramids magic and medicine. An appendix contains translations of Ancient Eygtian spells.