Egyptian Myths by George Hart
The rich panorama of ancient Egyptian mythology has survived through tomb paintings, temple inscriptions, and papyri. This account begins with the creation legends of Heliopolis, Memphis, and Hermopolis and illustrates the intellectual struggles of the Egyptians to explain the beginning of the world. The myths that follow range from stories about the gods-the murder of Osiris and vengeance of Horus, Isis and the seven scorpions, Sakhmet and the virtual slaughter of mankind-to fables such as the Shipwrecked Sailor and the Enchanted Island. Through these delightful and often amusing tales, we can appreciate more fully the beliefs and imagination of the ancient Egyptians.
A fascinating first look at the religion and mythology of the ancient Egyptians* Classical World *
George Hart is a staff lecturer in the Education Service of the British Museum and teaches ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs for the University of London. He has written a number of books on ancient Egypt.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780292720763 |
| ISBN 10 | 0292720769 |
| Title | Egyptian Myths |
| Author | George Hart |
| Series | Legendary Past Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of Texas Press |
| Year published | 1990-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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