Books by Richard H. Wilkinson
“This one’s about the mythology of gods and goddesses, but also about the iconography. The information is broken down into mythology, iconography, and worship, so you learn different ways of approaching the deities. It gives you a real insight into the art behind all of this – the way that the gods were represented, and the importance of how they were represented. There are hundreds of pictures in this one. Understanding the text is one aspect of all of this, and trying to see the worldview is one aspect too, but it’s also important to understand the iconography – how they were depicted, the artistry behind it all. “ Read more...
Interviews where books by Richard H. Wilkinson were recommended
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Egyptian Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Goddesses, and Traditions of Ancient Egypt
by Geraldine Pinch -
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The Literature of Ancient Egypt: An Anthology of Stories, Instructions, Stelae, Autobiographies, and Poetry
edited by William Kelly Simpson -
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Gods and Men in Egypt: 3000 BCE to 395 CE
by Christiane Zivie-Coche & Francoise Dunand -
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The Ancient Egyptian Books of the Afterlife
by Erik Hornung -
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The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
by Richard H. Wilkinson
Egyptian Mythology Books, recommended by Garry J. Shaw
Egyptian Mythology Books, recommended by Garry J. Shaw
Mythological beings were ever-present in the world for ancient Egyptians. Author Garry J. Shaw introduces his five best books to get started, from guides to source texts to lavish illustrations. He tells us why the worst parts were never written down, where to look for ghosts and magical spells, why the north is less well understood than the south, and why life is less well understood than the elaborate rituals of death.
