Pocket dictionary of ancient egyptian gods and goddesses

This pocket dictionary provides an introduction to the pantheon of ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses. Thirty-five deities are described and illustrated with photographs from the collections of The British Museum and elsewhere in this book for adults and children alike. All entries are fully cross-referenced and an A-Z contents list enables the reader to find easily a particular deity. The appearance, attributes, roles and responsibilities of each god and goddess are described.