Myths and Legends Ancient Egypt - Hardcover

by Lewis Spence (Author)

Myths and Legends Ancient Egypt is a comprehensive book by Lewis Spence that explores the ancient Egyptian myths and legends that have fascinated people for centuries. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the creation myth, the gods and goddesses of Egypt, the pharaohs and their divine status, the afterlife, and the role of magic and ritual in Egyptian culture.Spence draws on a variety of sources, including hieroglyphics, papyri, and archaeological discoveries, to provide a detailed and engaging account of these ancient stories. He also examines the historical context in which these myths and legends were created, showing how they were influenced by the social, political, and religious beliefs of the time.Myths and Legends Ancient Egypt is an accessible and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in ancient history, mythology, or Egyptology. With its richly illustrated pages and engaging writing style, it is sure to captivate readers and transport them to a world of gods, pharaohs, and mystical creatures.Contents: Exploration, History and Customs; Priesthood, Mysteries and Temples; Cult of Osiris; Great Gods; Egyptian Literature; Magic; Foreign and Animal Gods, the Late Period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.