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100 1 _aSpence, Lewis,
_d1874-1955
245 1 0 _aMythen en Legenden van Egypte
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-28
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEgypt -- Antiquities
653 _aEgypt -- Religion
700 1 _aRooyen, Johan Willem van
700 1 _aPaul, Evelyn,
_d1883-1963
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14826
999 _c56214
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