TITLE

GLOSSARY OF GODS

PUB. DATE
September 2001
SOURCE
Calliope;Sep2001, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p9
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Presents a glossary of Egyptian gods. Association of Anubis with embalming; Representation of the goddess Hathor; Reverence for the god Horus.
ACCESSION #
5135353

Tags: EGYPTIAN gods;  FAITH

 

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