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This book describes the complex and often confusing relationship between the ancient Egyptian and his many gods and goddesses. Myths and legends about the creation of the world, about the sun god Re and about Osiris, the ruler of the dead, and his son Horus are related and explained. There is also a glossary of the major gods and goddesses, many of whom are illustrated. About the author Angela P. Thomas is Senior Keeper of Human History at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery and is also a part-time tutor in Egyptology for the WEA and has taught a number of courses on Egyptian archaeology, history and religion. Other titles for Shire by this author are: Akhaneten's EgyptThomas, Angela P. is the author of 'Egyptian Gods and Myths' with ISBN 9780852637883 and ISBN 0852637888.
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