Egyptian Mythology for Beginners: The Legends of Ancient Egypt Simplified for People Who Slept Through History Class (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781968553531)

Discover the Strange, Powerful Stories Behind the Gods, Death Rituals, and Eternal Beliefs of Ancient Egypt

You've seen the pyramids. You've heard of Anubis and mummies. But do you know the epic myths that gave them meaning?

Whether you're new to mythology or curious to go deeper, this guide invites you into a rich, symbolic world shaped by creation, death, resurrection, and cosmic order, a world that influenced over three thousand years of civilization.

Inside, you will discover:

• The Egyptian creation myths made clear, starting with Atum forming the world from nothing.
• The tangled divine family tree of the Ennead: Shu, Nut, Geb, and their dramatic connections.
• The powerful story of Osiris, Isis, Set, and Horus, filled with betrayal, resurrection, and justice.
• Why gods had animal heads and what those symbols really meant to ancient Egyptians.
• What Egyptians believed happened after death, including the weighing of the heart ritual.
• The origins and meanings of mummification, the Opening of the Mouth ceremony, and burial magic.
• Alternate creation myths from Memphis and Hermopolis, and why multiple truths could exist.
• How Ma'at (cosmic order) shaped everything from farming to kingship to the layout of temples.
• Why the pharaoh wasn't just a ruler, but a living god who held the universe in balance.
• And much more!