An Egyptian Book of Shadows: Eight Seasonal Rites of Egyptian Paganism - Softcover

Almond, Jocelyn; Seddon, Keith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0722538936 ISBN 13: 9780722538937

Verlag: Thorsons, 1999

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Book by Almond Jocelyn

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Providing a fascinating insight into the mysteries of the ancient Egyptian world, this book presents eight seasonal rites for performance at the solstices, equinoxes and cross-quarter days.

These rites are composed entirely of ancient Egyptian religious texts, some as much as 4,300 years old. Made newly accessible to a modern readership, they provide a fascinating insight into the mysteries of the ancient Egyptian world. Includes:
· an introduction to and explanation of each rite
· rites that are ideal for Pagans who may not have a temple
· rites that may be performed at home
· a general overview of ancient Egyptian religious and magical beliefs
· a glossary of the deities’ names and Egyptian terms

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'An Egyptian Book of Shadows' presents eight seasonal rites for performance at the solstices, equinoxes and cross-quarter days by devotees of the ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses. These rites are composed entirely of ancient Egyptian religious texts, some as many as 4,300 years old, translated by well-respected Egyptologists such as E A Wallis Budge and R O Faulkner and made accessible to a modern readership.

Providing a fascinating insight into the mysteries of the ancient Egyptian world, this workbook is equally suitable for newcomers to Egyptian mythology and spirituality as for more experienced followers. It includes:
· an introduction to and explanation of each rite
· rites that are ideal for Pagans who may not have a temple
· rites that may be performed at home
· a general overview of ancient Egyptian religious and magical beliefs
· a glossary of the deities' names and Egyptian terms

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• Verlag: Thorsons
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0722538936
• ISBN 13: 9780722538937
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 224