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Histoire du culte des divinités d'Alexandrie, Volume 33, explores the worship of deities in Alexandria, specifically Serapis, Isis, Harpocrate, and Anubis, outside of Egypt from their origins up to the birth of the Neo-Platonic school. Written by Georges Louis Lafaye, this historical study delves into the religious practices and evolution of these prominent Alexandrian gods. The book examines their influence and adaptation in various cultures beyond Egypt, tracing their significance through the ancient world until the rise of Neo-Platonism. This meticulously researched volume offers valuable insights into the religious landscape of Alexandria and its lasting impact on ancient spirituality. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.