Egyptian Myths and Tales
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Egyptian Myths and Tales
This deluxe gold-gilded anthology brings together dramatic tales of Egyptian gods, pharaohs and legendary figures. Beautifully bound with embossed cover and ivory pages, it offers a vivid journey into ancient myth.
This deluxe hardback anthology brings together incredible tales from Ancient Egyptian mythology, presented in a beautiful volume with gold gilded page edges.
This deluxe hardback anthology brings together incredible tales from Ancient Egyptian mythology, presented in a beautiful volume with gold gilded page edges.
The world of Ancient Egypt is filled with fascinating stories of an immense pantheon of gods and goddesses, with their unique personalities, jealousies and conflicts. The names of their deities - Osiris, Horus, Anubis, Set - have echoed through the millennia and shaped the societies that came after. From tales of creation to revenge stories among the gods to folk tales featuring the ordinary subjects of the pharaohs caught up in extraordinary times, these stories are rife with intrigue and excitement and are sure to entertain every reader.
This collection includes such tales as:
β’ how men rebelled against the sun god Ra
β’ the story of Isis and Osiris
β’ the riddle of the Sphinx
β’ the story of the two brothers Bata and Anubis
Presented with a gold embossed cover design and gold-gilded pages, this edition is an incredible collection for anyone interested in Ancient Egyptian culture and beliefs.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibalin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.
Series: Arcturus Gilded Classics
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781398855076
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 November 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Arcturus
Illustration: Hardback
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 29.0mm
Width: 183.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 992g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Lewis Spence (1874-1955) was a Scottish writer and folklorist. He was a keen researcher into mythology and helped popularize the Mayan religious text the Popol Vuh. He wrote several books on Celtic, Egyptian and Mesoamerican mythology, as well as discussions of Atlantis and texts on the occult. This volume also includes stories by Donald Mackenzie, Frank Henry Brooksbank and James Baikie.
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