Shaw, Garry
Egyptian Myths:A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500251980
- author:
- Shaw, Garry
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 2.8 x 20.6 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Spirituality & Beliefs, Religion, Other religions,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends by Garry J Shaw provides an authoritative survey of Egyptian mythology. This guide explores how the ancient Egyptians explained the world around them, delving into creation myths, the reigns of gods on earth, and their beliefs about life after death. Garry Shaw's engaging narrative introduces readers to famous deities such as Osiris, Isis, and Horus, as well as lesser-known myths. The book explains how the Egyptians encountered the mythological in their everyday lives, from understanding natural phenomena to dealing with invisible forces. Through this guide, Shaw sheds new light on an ancient way of understanding the world, revealing the inventive ways in which the Egyptians dealt with the world around them.
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