Probably one of the most important facts of this book: The pharaohs were thought to be the sons of a deity; so Egyptian religion was closely involved with politics. Religion changed according to the pharaoh's beliefs. However, a pharaoh could move too rapidly for his population and be accused of heresy. We all know of Akhenaten's drastic changes that were reversed by his son, Tutankhamun.
There is a huge pantheon of gods for the Egyptians. The gods and goddesses changed their roles over the centuries. Thus, this book is an effort to explain the most significant gods and goddesses of the Egyptians. Thanks for the timeline; it helped place events and characters in a time reference. I referred to it often. The book offers an impressive bibliography and even endnotes.
I must admit, although this explanation of Egyptian mythology was extensive and clear, this discussion exceeded my interest in the subject.
There is a huge pantheon of gods for the Egyptians. The gods and goddesses changed their roles over the centuries. Thus, this book is an effort to explain the most significant gods and goddesses of the Egyptians. Thanks for the timeline; it helped place events and characters in a time reference. I referred to it often. The book offers an impressive bibliography and even endnotes.
I must admit, although this explanation of Egyptian mythology was extensive and clear, this discussion exceeded my interest in the subject.
