The Serpent Myths Of Ancient Egypt

Being A Comparative History Of These Myths

von W. R. Cooper

88 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""The Serpent Myths of Ancient Egypt: Being a Comparative History of These Myths"" by W. R. Cooper is a comprehensive examination of the role of serpents in the mythology and religion of ancient Egypt. The book explores the various myths and legends surrounding serpents, including their association with deities such as Wadjet, Apophis, and Apep, as well as their connections to creation stories and the afterlife. Cooper also compares these Egyptian myths to those of other cultures, including Mesopotamia, Greece, and India, to provide a wider context for understanding their significance. The book is an essential resource for scholars of ancient Egyptian religion and mythology, as well as anyone interested in the history of serpent symbolism in human culture.""Being A Comparative History Of These Myths Compiled From The ""Ritual Of The Dead"", Egyptian Inscriptions, Papyri, And Monuments In The British And Continental Museums. The Whole Illustrated With 129 Engravings.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.

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Religion, allgemein Vergleichende Religionswissenschaft
• ISBN: 9781425488000
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.02.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC