Description
Egyptian myths articulated the core values of one of the longest lasting civilizations in history, and myths of deities such as Isis and Osiris influenced contemporary cultures and became part of the Western cultural heritage. Egyptian Mythology: A Very Short Introduction explains the cultural
and historical background to the fascinating and complex world of Egyptian myth, with each chapter dealing with a particular theme.
To show the variety of source material for Egyptian myth, each chapter features a particular object--such as the obelisk known as Cleopatra's Needle, a golden statue of Tutankhamun, and a papyrus containing a story in which the Egyptian gods behave outrageously--which is illustrated by a photograph
or line-drawing. The myth The Contendings of Horus and Seth is looked at in detail, and the many interpretations it has provoked are examined. In addition to a list of major deities and myths, there are explanations of related topics such as how hieroglyphs work, royal names and titles, and the
Egyptian cosmos. There is also a timeline of Egyptian history, a glossary of technical terms and an up-to-date bibliography.
Author: Geraldine Pinch
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 07/08/2004
Pages: 143
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 6.84h x 4.42w x 0.39d
ISBN13: 9780192803467
ISBN10: 0192803468
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
- History | Ancient | Egypt
and historical background to the fascinating and complex world of Egyptian myth, with each chapter dealing with a particular theme.
To show the variety of source material for Egyptian myth, each chapter features a particular object--such as the obelisk known as Cleopatra's Needle, a golden statue of Tutankhamun, and a papyrus containing a story in which the Egyptian gods behave outrageously--which is illustrated by a photograph
or line-drawing. The myth The Contendings of Horus and Seth is looked at in detail, and the many interpretations it has provoked are examined. In addition to a list of major deities and myths, there are explanations of related topics such as how hieroglyphs work, royal names and titles, and the
Egyptian cosmos. There is also a timeline of Egyptian history, a glossary of technical terms and an up-to-date bibliography.
Author: Geraldine Pinch
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 07/08/2004
Pages: 143
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 6.84h x 4.42w x 0.39d
ISBN13: 9780192803467
ISBN10: 0192803468
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
- History | Ancient | Egypt
About the Author
Geraldine Pinch is an Egyptologist at the Oriental Institute of Oxford University and the author of Magic in Ancient Egypt and Egyptian Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Goddesses, and Traditions of Ancient Egypt.