Egyptian Tales Second Series (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162660929)

The book ""Egyptian Tales Second Series"" by W. M. Flinders Petrie is a collection of ancient Egyptian stories and legends. The tales are divided into three parts, each containing several stories. The first part includes stories of the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt, such as the creation myth of Atum and the story of the goddess Isis. The second part includes stories of historical figures, such as the pharaoh Sneferu and his son Khufu, who built the Great Pyramid of Giza. The third part includes stories of everyday life, such as the story of the farmer and the thief. The book is written in a straightforward style and is suitable for readers of all ages. It provides a glimpse into the rich culture and mythology of ancient Egypt, and the stories are accompanied by illustrations and photographs of ancient Egyptian artifacts. The author, W. M. Flinders Petrie, was a renowned Egyptologist who conducted numerous excavations in Egypt in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His expertise and knowledge of ancient Egyptian culture are evident in the stories he has chosen to include in this book. Overall, ""Egyptian Tales Second Series"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in ancient Egypt and its mythology.Now when Tahutia came near to Joppa, with all the footmen of Pharaoh, he sent unto the Foe in Joppa, and said, ""Behold now his majesty, King Men-kheper-ra, has sent all this great army against thee; but what is that if my heart is as thy heart? Do thou come, and let us talk in the field, and see each other face to face."" So Tahutia came with certain of his men; and the Foe in Joppa came likewise, but his charioteer that was with him was true of heart unto the king of Egypt. And they spoke with one another in his great tent, which Tahutia had placed far off from the soldiers.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. M. Flinders Petrie
ISBN-10: 1162660929
ISBN-13: 9781162660929
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.10d