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Egyptian myths, a guide to the ancient gods and legends, Garry J. Shaw

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Egyptian myths, a guide to the ancient gods and legends, Garry J. Shaw

Language

eng

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

photographschartsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Egyptian myths

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bibliography

Responsibility statement

Garry J. Shaw

Sub title

a guide to the ancient gods and legends

Summary

A guide to Egyptian mythology that explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the origins of life, the creation and evolution of the world, and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypts deities in the natural environment

Table Of Contents

Part 1. Disorder and creation -- The reigns of Kings Re, She and Geb -- The reign of King Osiris -- The reign of King Seth and the Triumph of HorusPart 2. The mythic environment -- Dealing with the invisible in daily lifePart 3. The trials of the Duat (A guide) -- Your judgement and life as an AkhEpilogue: The myth of Ancient Egypt

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Guide to the ancient gods and legends

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