The House Of Horus at Edfu: Ritual in An Ancient Egyptian Temple

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Barbara Watterson, Tempus , 1998-12-01

I love this book. It details the reliefs at the temple of Edfu covering the various festivals to Horus. I suppose that would be fairy obvious because of the title!

Contents:

Historical Background

  • The Mythology Of Horus
  • Egyptian Temples and heir Decoration
  • The Temple Of Horus ad Edfu
  • Priesthood and the Daily Ritual
  • The Foundation and Consecration of Edfu Temple
  • The New Year festival
  • The Installation of the Sacred Falcon
  • The Fest of the Joyous Union
  • The Festival of Victory
  • Kings and Ancestors
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