The Egyptian Myths A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends

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.

Product details

• Authors: Garry Shaw, Garry J Shaw, Garry J. Shaw
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.03.2014
• EAN: 9780500251980
• ISBN: 978-0-500-25198-0
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 410 g
• Series: Myths
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; HISTORY / Ancient / Egypt, HISTORY / Africa / General, RELIGION / Ancient, Ancient History, African History, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Ancient Egyptian religion and mythology, Ancient Egyptian religion & mythology, Ancient Egypt, BCE to c 500 CE, BCE period – Protohistory, African history: pre-colonial period, Mythology;Egypt;Gods