Ancient Egyptian Myths and Legends
10 best books like Ancient Egyptian Myths and Legends (Lewis Spence): Egyptian Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Goddesses, and Traditions of Ancient Egypt, Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas, The Bhagavad-Gita: Krishna's Counsel in Time of War, Myths and Legends of China, Myths and Legends of Japan, American Folklore and Legend, What Life Was Like on the Banks of the Nile: Egypt, 3050-30 BC, Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt, How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Teach Yourself, Middle Eastern Mythology
Egyptian Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Goddesses, and Traditions of Ancient Egypt
| Author | Geraldine Pinch |
| ISBN | 0195170245 |
From stories of resurrected mummies and thousand-year-old curses to powerful pharaohs and the coveted treasures of the Great Pyramids, ancient Egypt has had an unfaltering grip on the modern imagination. Now, in Egyptian Mythology, Geraldine Pinch offers a comprehensive introduction that untangles...
| Author | Hélène A. Guerber |
| ISBN | 0486273482 |
Over the centuries, Northern mythology has exerted much influence on Western customs, language, and literature. Its principal theme of the perpetual struggle of the beneficent forces of nature against the injurious, and its twin characteristics of dark tragedy and grim humor, tinge much European...
| Author | Barbara Stoler Miller |
| ISBN | 0553213652 |
If you did happen to read this sacred text, that has been around for centuries longer than some acknowledge as even a possible thing, then may I suggest the Rig Vedas. The Rig Veda Awesome reading. Such perfection.
Also, many people are familiar with Autobiography of a Yogi But the book by Paramanhansa...
Edit: Jan.25
I've decided to change my original rating of 2 stars to 1.
I tried to read this again after downloading another free ebook of Chinese myths from the iBook store called The Classic of Mountains and Seas - Shan Hai Jing. The earliest accounts of some of the stories found in TCoMaS...
| Author | F. Hadland Davis |
| ISBN | 0486270459 |
The most popular myths and legends of Japanese culture are charmingly retold in English in this handsomely illustrated book. Here are myths of gods, heroes and warriors; legends of Buddha, and of the goddess Benten and the god Daikoku; tales of the sea and of Mount Fuji; accounts of superstitions and...
| Author | Reader's Digest Association |
| ISBN | 0895770458 |
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| Author | Denise Dersin |
| ISBN | 0809493780 |
The dazzling ancient Egyptian civilization, which was born by the river Nile and flourished for more than 3,000 years, captures our imagination as no other culture before or since. Their magnificent pyramids, colossal temples, and brooding Sphinx never fail to awe and astound us. But even more amazing...
| Author | Rosalie David |
| ISBN | 0140262520 |
The ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile - their life source - was a divine gift. Religion and magic permeated their civilization, and this book provides a unique insight into their religious beliefs and practices, from 5000 BC to the 4th century AD, when Egyptian Christianity replaced the earlier...
How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Teach Yourself
| Author | Mark Collier |
| ISBN | 0520239490 |
Hieroglyphs are pictures used as signs in writing. When standing before an ancient tablet in a museum or visiting an Egyptian monument, we marvel at this unique writing and puzzle over its meaning. Now, with the help of Egyptologists Mark Collier and Bill Manley, museum-goers, tourists, and armchair...
| Author | Samuel Henry Hooke |
| ISBN | 0486435512 |
The role of mythology in ritual and its place in the origins of customs, cults, and hero worship are the fascinating subjects of this comparative survey. Based on firsthand sources, it recounts legends of the Egyptians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Hittites, and Canaanites, in addition to discussing...
The Gods of the Egyptians, Volume 2
| Author | E.A. Wallis Budge |
| ISBN | 0486220567 |
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As a physical volume, Ancient Egypt, edited by David P. Silverman, has the look and feel of a survey history textbook. But before that puts you off, note that the content is far superior.
The print decisions here are excellent in every respect and are what lend the book-as-object a textbook vibe....
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt
| Author | Joyce A. Tyldesley |
| ISBN | 1846143691 |
From Herodotus to The Mummy, Western civilization has long been fascinated with the exotic myths and legends of Ancient Egypt but they have often been misunderstood. Here acclaimed Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley guides us through 3000 years of changing stories and, in retelling them, shows us what...
Akhenaten: Egypt's False Prophet
| Author | Nicholas Reeves |
| ISBN | 0500285527 |
One of the most compelling and controversial figures in history, Akhenaten has captured the imagination like no other Egyptian pharaoh. Much has been written about this strange, persecuted figure, whose freakishly elongated and effeminate appearance is totally at odds with that of the traditional...
Holy Bible: NIV Teen Study Bible, Revised (New International Version)
| Author | Anonymous |
| ISBN | 0310928370 |
The #1 selling Bible for teens with over 2.5 million copies sold and in the best-selling NIV translation.The Teen Study Bible answers today's teen's tough questions, shows what God's Word means for them, and helps build a strong daily relationship with God.Special features include: * Book Introductions...
The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
| Author | Richard H. Wilkinson |
| ISBN | 0500051208 |
The lives of pharaohs and commoners alike were dominated by the need to honor, worship, and pacify the huge pantheon of deities. From lavish tomb paintings and imposing temple reliefs to humble household shrines, countless tributes throughout Egypt reflect the richness and complexity of their mythology....
Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated Reference to the Myths, Religions, Pyramids and Temples of the Land of the Pharaohs
| Author | Lucia Gahlin |
| ISBN | 1843094290 |
Discover the world's first civilization! This beautiful volume is a fascinating guide to the myths, religions, pyramids, temples, and more that make up the allure of ancient Egypt.
Readers will gain a unique understanding of this captivating culture through breathtaking, full-color...
