Böcker av Sharon Laborde

Drawing from authentic ancient Egyptian texts, this carefully researched guide is the first to bring together temple rites, everyday worship and invocations in the language of the Gods themselves. Those seeking a closer relationship with the Gods of ancient Egypt can find everything they need for independent worship, including practical, step-by-step instructions on morning and evening prayers to the sun; - hymns in the ancient Egyptian language; - a self-dedication rite; - explanations and types of heka, or Egyptian magic, including actual spells; - special rituals for Egyptian holy days; - beginning an Egyptian Pagan group; - and much, much more. With revealing and insightful sections for both Kemetic Reconstructionist and Tameran Wiccan practice, Circle of the Sun: Rites and Celebrations for Egyptian Pagans and Kemetics brings together the words and spirit of ancient Egyptian religion for modern worship.

A newly revised and expanded edition of the popular original, "e;Following the Sun"e; contains everything you need to get started in your own Egyptian Pagan or Kemetic practice. It includes major topics such as explanations of Egyptian history versus conspiracy theories, understanding the concept of "e;ma'at"e; and Egyptian ethics, how to build your own altar or shrine, crafting your own ritual garb and oils, and rituals and prayers for a variety of purposes. Now with expanded sections on ancient Nubia's relation to ancient Egypt, ancient polytheism and the Exodus story, and complete rituals for a Tameran Wheel of the Year. With a down-to-earth, easy to read format, this book is a must for anyone seeking to explore Egyptian Paganism.