Divine Wrath in Ancient Egypt

• Authors: Joseph Amgad
• Languages of publication: EN FR DE IT

Abstracts

EN

This article aims at examining the theme of divine wrath according to Egyptian religious beliefs, in connection with deities and worshippers. It is a matter of theological concern to examine the theme of divine wrath in various texts describing the rage of deities. The paper thoroughly discusses the theme of divine wrath, its addressees, effects, purposes, provocations, and the possibility of avoidance and pacification, as well as the linguistic expressions of wrath. It discusses the notion of wrath, its perceived consequences and infliction on the deities, living humans and the deceased. It also examines divine wrath in relation to the experience of suffering and affliction as well as that of protection and welfare. The analysis provides information on the core of the Egyptian religion investigated from the perspective of wrath.

Keywords

EN

ancient Egypt; divine wrath; religion; mythology

• Publisher: Instytut Kultur Śródziemnomorskich i Orientalnych PAN
• Journal: Études et Travaux (Institut des Cultures Méditerranéennes et Orientales de l’Académie Polonaise des Sciences)
• Year: 2018
• Volume: XXXI
• Pages: 27-65

Dates

published

2018

Contributors

author

Joseph Amgad

• Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management, Helwan University, Cairo

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Identifiers

DOI

10.12775/EtudTrav.31.003