Horus In The Pyramid Texts

By Thomas George Allen

Book Overview

Horus In The Pyramid Texts is a book written by Thomas George Allen that explores the role of the ancient Egyptian god Horus in the Pyramid Texts, which are a collection of religious texts that were inscribed on the walls of pyramids during the Old Kingdom period. The book examines the various forms of Horus that are depicted in the texts, including Horus the Elder, Horus the Younger, and Horus of Behdet. It also analyzes the symbolism and mythology surrounding Horus, as well as his relationship to other gods and goddesses in the Egyptian pantheon. Through a detailed analysis of the Pyramid Texts, Allen provides insights into the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Egyptians and sheds light on the importance of Horus in their culture. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Egyptology, as well as anyone interested in ancient Egyptian religion and mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163227145
• ISBN13: 9781163227145
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"