Egyptian Myths: Meet the Gods, Goddesses, and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt (Ancient Myths)

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Whilst some of the stories and characters will be familiar, there are plenty of lesser-known tales that are bound to deepen everyone’s understanding of this civilisation.

Now I was obsessed with Ancient Egypt as a youngster, especially Cleopatra, so this was a very accessible book that filled me in on the mythology of Egypt and its fierce, back stabbing and ambitious gods and goddesses (Isis is one of my favourites I must admit! Overall, Egyptian Myths is a great addition to my bookcase and one that I would add to the bookcases of younger readers to consume and enjoy. 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 Egypt? From the creation of the world, to the pharaohs chosen by the gods, these stories chart the full sweep of ancient Egyptian mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this thrilling compendium of goddesses and heroines.It’s time to dive into the Duat underworld, ride into the sky on the back of the heavenly cow, and discover the secrets of the pharaoh’s tombs. I can’t quite put my finger on what it is with Menzies’ style but it doesn’t engage me at all (even though I enjoy her YouTube videos). Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives.

Visually stunning and endlessly fascinating, this Egyptian extravaganza is now revised with all the latest information, including new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. I also liked how several of the gods and goddesses mentioned has profiles in the book to help identify their symbolisms and roles. The enthralling stories introduce mighty gods and wicked villains, while a handy reference section includes information about the ancient Egyptians themselves. The information about Egyptian mythology is explained in the perfect way for the target age group to understand while at the same time still being intriguing for older and younger readers.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. DK’s Ancient Myths series presents engaging retellings of the myths for a contemporary audience – including both well-known classics as well as lesser-known stories. Ganz zum Schluss wird erklärt, woher das heutige Wissen stammt und wie die Mythen bis in die heutige Zeit überdauern konnten.