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$2.75The Story
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Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
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A richly informative introduction to the beliefs and legends of ancient Egypt, this volume presents the gods, creation stories, and sacred traditions that shaped one of history’s most enduring civilizations. It chronicles the roles of major deities such as Ra, Osiris, Isis, and Horus while explaining how myth and religion guided everyday life along the Nile. Clear, engaging prose illustrates epic struggles among divine beings, royal rituals tied to the afterlife, and the symbolic meaning behind temples, tombs, and sacred animals. The narrative also connects mythology with Egyptian art, literature, and burial practices, revealing how spiritual ideas influenced culture for thousands of years. Both accessible and authoritative, it offers a vivid gateway into the imagination and religious worldview of ancient Egypt.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor tear to bottom of front DJ
A richly informative introduction to the beliefs and legends of ancient Egypt, this volume presents the gods, creation stories, and sacred traditions that shaped one of history’s most enduring civilizations. It chronicles the roles of major deities such as Ra, Osiris, Isis, and Horus while explaining how myth and religion guided everyday life along the Nile. Clear, engaging prose illustrates epic struggles among divine beings, royal rituals tied to the afterlife, and the symbolic meaning behind temples, tombs, and sacred animals. The narrative also connects mythology with Egyptian art, literature, and burial practices, revealing how spiritual ideas influenced culture for thousands of years. Both accessible and authoritative, it offers a vivid gateway into the imagination and religious worldview of ancient Egypt.
