The guide offers over 90 in-depth articles ranging from Anubis, the dog-headed god of the underworld, to the Opening of the Mouth, the cultic ceremony of initiation.

The Oxford Essential Guide to Egyptian Mythology is the guide for anyone interested in Ancient Egypt. Readers will find fascinating entries on deities, burial practices, cults, demons, fantastic animals, magic, oracles, sacred writings, festivals and other facets of ancient Egyptian belief and practice. The guide offers over 90 in-depth articles ranging from Anubis, the dog-headed god of the underworld, to the Opening of the Mouth, the cultic ceremony of initiation.

Each entry is written by a noted Egyptologist and represents the latest and best scholarship in the area. The guide includes twenty-seven illustrations, one map and a detailed index, and a further reading section for those wanting to explore in more detail. With an insightful introduction by world-renowned Egyptologist Donald B. Redford, it is the definitive resource for the student, scholar or general reader interested in Ancient Egypt and its unique symbols and rituals.

"An affordable one-volume guide to ancient Egyptian religion. Gives the reader a tour of the key elements of Egyptian religion, from belief in the afterlife and burial practices to deities, magic, demons, and sacred writings. Move over E.A. Wallis Budge: a new 21st-century standard reference for Egyptian religion is now available."
Library Journal (starred review)