Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt: The Book of Knowing the Creations of Ra

From https://kamatradio.com This episode we provide a recitation of the Book of Knowing the Creations of Ra, creation myth of the great Ennead of Heliopolis. After the recitation, we will provide an in-depth discussion on the themes and language of the creation myth.

References

Faulkner, R. O. (1937). The Bremner-Rhind Papyrus: III: D. The Book of Overthrowing ‘Apep. The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, 23(2), 166. https://doi.org/10.2307/3854422

Gordon, A. A., & Gordon, A. H. (1996). The Kȝ as an Animating Force. Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt, 33, 31. https://doi.org/10.2307/40000603

Hart, G. (2004). A dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Routledge.

Ritner, R. K. (2008). The mechanics of ancient Egyptian magical practice. Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago.

Szpakowska, K. (2003). Behind closed eyes: dreams and nightmares in ancient Egypt. The Classical Press of Wales.

Wilkinson, R. H. (2003). The complete gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt. Thames & Hudson.

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