Dreams, the real theatre or perhaps battlefield of magick, influenced by cosmic tides that ebb and flow through us as they did the ancient Egyptians. Over the millennia we have lost contact with these tides, and stand alienated from Nature. To restore that first 'Eden' we must undertake an exercise in the archaeology of knowledge.
An astonishing visual record of the magnificent architecture and art of the ancient world, from the ancient temples, tombs and pyramids of Egypt to the Parthenon, the Pantheon, the Colosseum and the many other world heritage sights, together with a wealth of information on sculpture, vase painting, frescoes, hieroglyphs and mosaics.
From the ancient land of majestic splendour and long-held secrets, this is a work on the history and magic of the Egyptian feline goddesses. The authors discuss the important role cats - who have been both worshipped as gods and reviled as demons - play in many people's lives, not just as pets but as spiritual totems.
A collection of funerary texts from a variety of sources, dating from the fifteenth to the fourth century BC. It consists of spells, prayers and incantations, and contains the words of power to overcome obstacles in the afterlife. It offers insights into ancient Egypt.
The Book of the Dead empowered the reader to overcome the dangers lurking in the Otherworld and to become one with the gods that governed. This work aims to explore who and what the Egyptians feared and the kind of assistance that the Book offered them, revealing a relationship between the human individual and the divine quite.
A guide to the diverse belief system of the ancient Egyptians. It traces the stages of life from conception to the existence beyond the tomb. It gives particular emphasis to the hazardous voyage of the soul. It focuses on key themes such as creation, magic, ritual and eternity.
Provides additional information on the cosmic tides that ebb and flow through us as they did the ancient Egyptians. This title concerns the ritual year and offers a conventional summary of the main principles of the ancient Egyptian calendar along with examples of seasonal rites.
The Temples of Light is a spiritual journey through thirteen of Egypt's sacred temples. Guided meditations and exercises assist the modern-day pilgrim with everyday issues as well as deeper questions. Includes a 50-minute CD of a guided journey of the Sphinx.
Examines the esoteric tradition of Egypt though language, cosmology and temple life, showing that its sacred mandate was the transformation of the human condition into its original substance. The text includes practical exercises and a discussion of Egypt's revitalizing potential.
Explores ancient Egypt's feminine anointing mysteries and how these are reflected in both royal art and ritual life. This work also traces their subsequent influence in early Christianity. It includes a detailed study of the New Year ritual of anointing the pharaoh.
From Herodotus to The Mummy, Western civilization has long been fascinated with the exotic myths and legends of Ancient Egypt but they have often been misunderstood. This title guides us through 3000 years of changing stories and shows us what they mean. It offers an introduction to Egyptian history and civilization.
- An introduction to the fascinating religion of the Egyptian civilization and the popular beliefs that shaped their everyday life - An authoritative text by a leading Egyptologist is complimented by over 200 beautiful colour maps, drawings, photographs and illustrations
The Tebtunis temple library is the only ancient Egyptian temple library of which substantial remains are preserved. This volume presents a survey of the hieratic and hieroglyphic manuscripts from the temple library. Discussing the main genres, it also draws conclusions concerning the sort of compositions transmitted in hieratic.
For most ancient Egyptians, life on earth was short. But death was not an end; it was merely the entering of a new phase of being. They believed that the afterlife was a real place, but various obstacles and judgements had to be overcome to reach it. This book reveals what the ancient Egyptians believed lay between life and the afterlife.
Describing the revivals of the Egyptian style from Antiquity to the modern times, this book analyzes the influence of Ancient Egyptian culture on the West. It develops the argument that the civilization of Ancient Egypt is central to the development of Western architecture. It is intended for students of art, architectural and ancient history.
Hunefer was a Royal Scribe, who lived in Thebes in Egypt around 1280 BC. Like other ancient Egyptians, he hoped that when he died he would be admitted to a wonderful afterlife. This title features the papyrus scroll that contains Hunefers personal selection of spells and which was buried with him.
Contains comprehensive listings and descriptions of Egyptian deities. This title provides: an introduction; various entries on deities; names of the deities as Hieroglyphs; a survey of gods and goddesses as they appear in classical literature; a chronology and bibliography; and, a map of ancient Egypt and a time chart.
Offers a fresh approach to the traditional mythology and literature of the afterlife, focusing on tensions and polarities in the afterlife concepts. This title depicts the many rich mythologies of the afterlife from the ancient Mesopotamians, Japanese, Greeks of the Homeric era, to Christian views of heaven or the Buddhist western paradise.