Gods and Myths of Ancient Egypt

by Robert A. Armour

Book Overview

Robert Armour's classic text, long cherished by a generation of readers, is now complemented with more than 50 new photographs and line drawings that show the gods and goddesses in their... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9774246691
• ISBN13: 9789774246692
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: American University in Cairo Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

good general reference to myths & legends of Ancient Egypt

This book relates many interesting stories about the Ancient Egyptian gods. Amongst those featured are the Daily Voyage of Ra through the sky, the mythical story of Osiris and Isis, the battle of Horus with his uncle Seth, the destruction of mankind by Hathor, the secret name of Ra, the book of Toth and the famous Tale of Two Brothers. There is a useful glossary of Ancient Egyptian gods. The book is clearly written with concise and brief explanations.