02180cam a22003373u 4500 14826 UtSlPG 20260610133340.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 BL Spence, Lewis, 1874-1955 Mythen en Legenden van Egypte Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-01-28 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg "Mythen en Legenden van Egypte" by Lewis Spence is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book delves into the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian mythology and civilization, exploring the intricate beliefs, deities, and practices that shaped the life and culture of the Egyptians. The opening of this work sets the stage for a detailed examination of Egypt's religious and mythological landscape, emphasizing the revival of interest in ancient Egyptian monuments and inscriptions, particularly following the deciphering of the Rosetta Stone. Spence argues that understanding Egyptian mythology is crucial to grasping the civilization as a whole, hinting at the complexity of the pantheon of gods and the mythology that evolved over thousands of years. He introduces various themes like animism, fetichism, and totemism, suggesting a rich interconnection with other ancient cultures. The discussion hints at a deeper analysis of how local gods and rituals contributed to a broader, sometimes chaotic religious framework in ancient Egypt. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Egypt -- Antiquities Egypt -- Religion Rooyen, Johan Willem van Paul, Evelyn, 1883-1963 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14826 56214 56214