The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt

A systematic survey of Egyptian deities that combines a clearly presented text with lots of illustrations. The opening chapters discuss the birth, rule and decline of the gods, their form and role in religious life, religion and piety and links between gods and kingship. The large catalogue includes powerful, well-known gods as well as minor ones and of every shape size and variety including male and female gods, mammalian, avian, reptilian and inanimate gods.