The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends - Myths (Hardback)

Garry J. Shaw (author)

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Hardback 224 Pages
Published: 17/03/2014

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Synopsis

This handy guide to Egyptian mythology explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the origins of life, the creation and evolution of the world, and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypt’s deities in the natural environment; the inventive ways in which the Egyptians dealt with the invisible forces all around them; and the trials and tribulations of the life hereafter. This is the perfect introduction for modern readers to the mysteries of Egyptian mythology.

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
ISBN: 9780500251980
Number of pages: 224
Weight: 410 g
Dimensions: 196 x 129 mm

MEDIA REVIEWS

'The myths are presented here in a down-to-earth manner, consistent with the spirit of the texts, exposing the gamut of human emotion from the rage of the solar deity to the lamentations of the widowed Isis' - History Today 'Provides an excellent introduction to the myths of ancient Egypt and is to be recommended to anyone who is trying to get their head around the subject' - Egyptian Archaeology 'With academic authority and enjoyable style, assisted by numerous, well-chosen illustrations of gods and goddesses, Shaw’s book is a lively introduction to its subject' - Current World Archaeology