The Penguin Book of Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt

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The Penguin Book of Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt

Name: The Penguin Book of Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt
ISBN: 9780141963761

Joyce Tyldesley

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From Herodotus to The Mummy, Western civilization has long been fascinated with the exotic myths and legends of Ancient Egypt but they have often been misunderstood. Here acclaimed Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley guides us through 3000 years of changing stories and, in retelling them, shows us what they mean.

Gathered from pyramid friezes, archaological finds and contemporary documents, these vivid and strange stories explain everything from why the Nile flooded every year to their beliefs about what exactly happened after death and shed fascinating light on what life was like for both rich and poor.

Lavishly illustrated with colour pictures, maps and family trees, helpful glossaries explaining all the major gods and timelines of the Pharoahs and most importantly packed with unforgettable stories, this book offers the perfect introduction to Egyptian history and civilization.

Categorie:

History - Ancient History

Anno:

2010

Casa editrice:

Penguin UK

Lingua:

english

Pagine:

400

ISBN 10:

014196376X