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The Egyptian Myths
A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends
Series: Myths
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A guide to Egyptian mythology that 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 Egypts deities in the natural environment.
An accessible introduction to the world of ancient Egyptian myth and legend
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Which gods created the world according to the ancient Egyptians? How did they explain the sun's movements and its disappearance at night? In what ways did mythology permeate their lives? And what did they believe happened in the afterlife? This handy guide to Egyptian mythology explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them.
The text 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.
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The Egyptian Myths by Garry J. Shaw is praised for presenting ancient Egyptian myths in an accessible way, capturing the full range of human emotions depicted in the original texts. It serves as an excellent introduction for those new to the subject, combining academic authority with an engaging style, supported by well-chosen illustrations of deities.
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ISBN: 9780500251980
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 17 March 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: with 95 illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 410g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Garry Shaw is Honorary fellow at the University of Liverpool.
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