Following Osiris: Perspectives on the Osirian Afterlife from Four Millennia

Following Osiris: Perspectives on the Osirian Afterlife from Four Millennia Osiris, god of the dead, was one of ancient Egypts most important deities. This volume is concerned with ancient Egyptian conceptions of the relationship between Osiris and the deceased, focusing on five distinct periods over four millennia to trace changes in aspirations for the Osirian afterlife and explore when and why they occurred. Autor: Mark Smith Wydawnictwo: Oxford University Press Rok wydania: 2017 Okładka: twarda Liczba stron: 666 Wymiary: 25.8 x 19.9 x 4 cm Ilustracje: 1 black-and-white map Język: angielski ISBN: 9780199582228