Egyptian Mythology (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162630649)

""Egyptian Mythology"" by W. Max Muller is a comprehensive guide to the ancient myths and legends of Egypt. The book explores the rich history of Egyptian religion, from the early worship of animals and nature spirits to the complex pantheon of gods and goddesses that emerged over time. Muller delves into the creation myths, the stories of the gods and their interactions with humans, and the rituals and ceremonies that were an integral part of Egyptian religious life. He also examines the role of mythology in Egyptian society and its influence on art, literature, and culture. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Egypt, mythology, or religion.1918. The text is intended to fill the demand for a reliable popular treatise on the title subject and advance the understanding of Egypt's most interesting bequest to posterity. Contents include: The Local Gods; The Worship of the Sun; Other Gods Connected with Nature; Some Cosmic and Cosmogonic Myths; The Osirian Circle; Some Texts Referring to Osiris-Myths; The Other Principal Gods; Foreign Gods; Worship of Animals and Men; Life After Death; Ethics and Cult; Magic; and Development and Propagation of Egyptian Religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: W. Max Muller
ISBN-10: 1162630647
ISBN-13: 9781162630649
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.33lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.73d