The Penguin Book of Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt by Joyce Tyldesley 9780141021768

The Penguin Book of Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt

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This accessible anthology serves as an inviting gateway into a civilisation that captivates like few others... within its pages, one encounters conversing creatures, princesses confined to lofty towers, malevolent stepmothers, and a myriad of other enchanting motifs... An engaging work by a skilled wordsmith – Financial Times. The epoch we recognise as Ancient Egypt spanned an astonishing three millennia. What was existence like for those who dwelled along the Nile in antiquity? What were their convictions – and how did they diverge from our contemporary worldviews? Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt harnesses Egypt's vibrant narratives to paint a panoramic portrait of its history, from the earliest settlers to the era of Cleopatra.

Culled from pyramid texts, archaeological discoveries, and coeval accounts, these tales encompass everything from the annual inundation of the Nile to Egyptian beliefs surrounding childbirth and the afterlife. They offer us a window into the realities of life for rich and poor, man and woman, farmer and pharaoh. Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt breathes new life into a long-extinct culture.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780141021768
Book Author: Joyce Tyldesley
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 147 x 197 x 25 cm
Book Publication Date: 2011-04-08
Book Pagination: 400 pages, 8pp colour plates
Book Weight: 318g

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