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Author
Pub. Date
1990
Edition
Dover ed.
Physical Desc
xvi, 369 pages, 1 unnumbered page, 48 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
A prolific compiler of mythology, Lewis Spence would author over thirty books on the legends and folklore of numerous parts of the world. As the title would suggest, in this edition we have a collection of ancient Egyptian myths and legends. Spence examines the history and culture of Egypt with particular attention to its influence on their belief systems. Various Egyptian gods including Osiris, Isis, Anubis, Ra, as well as many others are discussed...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
820L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the use of myths in ancient Egypt to explain the mysteries of their world, describes their religious rites and rituals, and discusses the Egyptian concept of reincarnation and the afterlife. Depicts the work of archaeologists to decode hieroglyphics and preserve Egypt's legacy to other cultures. Includes color photos and illustrations, a glossary, and an index.
Author
Series
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Egyptian deities Osiris and Isis love each other deeply. When their brother, Set, throws a celebration for Osiris and tricks him into climbing in a magical box that seals him inside forever, Isis vows to find her husband and get revenge on Set.
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
c2013
Lexile measure
850L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 p.) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Recounts various Egyptian myths and legends and examines how they pertain to the beliefs and culture of the region. Includes a character list, a glossary, color illustrations, and further resources.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
730L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Presents a retelling of the story in which an Egyptian prince, while trying to escape the plots of those who would seek to end his chances of claiming the throne, locates the giant Sphinx buried in the desert.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
700L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt and details the purpose these deities served in everyday life. Examines how the Egyptians worshipped their gods and outlines their views concerning death. Includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Author
Pub. Date
1994
Edition
Dover ed.
Physical Desc
lxxxiv, 248 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
9 of the most interesting and important Egyptian legends in hieroglyphic texts with literal translations on facing pages. Included are The Legend of the Creation, The Legend of the Destruction of Mankind, The Legend of Isis and Osiris, and more, enhanced with 19 illustrations from Egyptian art.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
580L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Presents the ancient Egyptian myth of Thoth, the god of wisdom, who wrote down everything he knew in a book that was meant for the gods only, not mortal men. But when Prince Neferkaptah is given the secret to its location by a priest, he sets out to defeat the spells that surround the ancient book and claim the knowledge for himself. After he finds and claims its powers, he is punished by Thoth when he, his wife, and son are all killed.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
860L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Discusses major themes and deities of the religion of ancient Egypt, and discusses ways that this religion informed other cultures' beliefs as well as modern ideas and architecture. Includes reading comprehension questions, a glossary, photographs, and a list of additional resources.
20) The red pyramid
Author
Series
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
Formats
Description
After their father's research experiment at the British Museum unleashes the Egyptian god Set, Carter and Sadie Kane embark on a dangerous journey across the globe--a quest which brings them ever closer to the truth about their family, and their links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.
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