Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt: Divine Landscape Part 2 EVENING OPTION

A series of five lectures focusing on the gods and goddesses primarily of Lower Egypt, considering how they were depicted, worshipped and the roles they played in the Egyptian pantheon, starting on 10^th November at 7-8.30pm (UK time), cost £35.

The gods of ancient Egypt were multifaceted, composed of human and animal forms, combining aspects of the natural world. They were thought to live in families, as we do, and often misbehaved! This course will consider the gods and goddesses primarily of Lower Egypt, including foreign gods, the Egyptians appropriated. How they were worshipped will be examined, including daily rituals in temples, annual festivals, and adoration in the home. How they were depicted will be considered, to reveal their powers and roles in Egyptian religion.

Week 1 – Memphite Creation Myth (10th Nov)

Week 2 – Neith, Renenutet, Bastet (17th Nov)

Week 3 – Seth and Aphosis (24th Nov)

Week 4 – Asiatic Gods – Reshep, Baal, Astarte, Anat, Qadesh and Hauron (1st Dec)

Week 5 – The Apis Bull and Serapis ( 8th Dec)

A handbook with suggested readings will be provided and each week links and articles are sent out to supplement the lecture.

Tickets for the five-week series are available at Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/120049953643

Tickets for individual lectures are also available at Eventbrite

Part 2 – Week 1

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/120621858225

Part 2 – Week 2