Egyptian Mythology
Autor Garry J. Shawen Limba Engleză Hardback – 14 oct 2021
The myths of ancient Egypt have survived in fragments of ancient hymns and paintings on the walls of tombs and temples, spells inked across coffins, and stories scrawled upon scrolls. Illustrations throughout bring to life the creation of the world and the nebulous netherworld; the complicated relationships between fickle gods, powerful magicians, and pharaohs; and eternal battles on a cosmic scale.
Shaw's evocative descriptions of the ancient ruins will transport readers to another landscape--including the magnificent sites of Dendera, Tell el-Amarna, Edfu, and Thebes. At each site, they will discover which gods or goddesses were worshipped there, as well as the myths and stories that formed the backdrop to the rituals and customs of everyday life. Each chapter ends with a potted history of the site, as well as tips for visiting the ruins today. Egyptian Mythology is the perfect companion to the myths of Egypt and the gods and goddesses that shaped its ancient landscape.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780500252284
ISBN-10: 0500252289
Pagini: 272
Ilustrații: plus 1 map; 58 Illustrations, color
Dimensiuni: 144 x 222 x 32 mm
Greutate: 0.61 kg
Editura: Thames & Hudson
ISBN-10: 0500252289
Pagini: 272
Ilustrații: plus 1 map; 58 Illustrations, color
Dimensiuni: 144 x 222 x 32 mm
Greutate: 0.61 kg
Editura: Thames & Hudson
Cuprins
Introduction
1. Aswan: Deities at the Edge of the World
2. Edfu: Revenge and Triumph at the Temple of Horus
3. Thebes - East Bank: Home of the Hidden God
4. Thebes - West Bank: Celebrating with the Dead
5. Dendera: Blood and Beer at the Temple of Hathor
6. Abydos: Necropolis of the Murdered God
7. Hermopolis: The Wisdom and Magic of Thoth
8. Tell el-Amarna: Doomed City of the Sun Disc
9. The Faiyum Oasis: Crocodiles and the Warrior Goddess in the Land of Sobek
10. Memphis and its Necropolis: Pyramids, Legends and the Creator God Ptah
11. Heliopolis: Rebellion and Astronomy at the City of the Sun
12. Bubastis: City of the Cat Goddess
13. Pi-Ramesses: Legends of Ramesses and a Home for Seth
14. Alexandria: Serapis, Cleopatra and Alexander's Lost Tomb
Epilogue
1. Aswan: Deities at the Edge of the World
2. Edfu: Revenge and Triumph at the Temple of Horus
3. Thebes - East Bank: Home of the Hidden God
4. Thebes - West Bank: Celebrating with the Dead
5. Dendera: Blood and Beer at the Temple of Hathor
6. Abydos: Necropolis of the Murdered God
7. Hermopolis: The Wisdom and Magic of Thoth
8. Tell el-Amarna: Doomed City of the Sun Disc
9. The Faiyum Oasis: Crocodiles and the Warrior Goddess in the Land of Sobek
10. Memphis and its Necropolis: Pyramids, Legends and the Creator God Ptah
11. Heliopolis: Rebellion and Astronomy at the City of the Sun
12. Bubastis: City of the Cat Goddess
13. Pi-Ramesses: Legends of Ramesses and a Home for Seth
14. Alexandria: Serapis, Cleopatra and Alexander's Lost Tomb
Epilogue
Descriere
A unique approach to Egyptian mythology that takes the reader on a tour up the Nile, stopping at the most famous monuments and vividly retelling the myths connected to each site.