Fairy Tales Of The Ancient Egyptians (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162857398)

Fairy Tales Of The Ancient Egyptians is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, an Egyptologist and scholar of ancient Egyptian language and culture. The book is a collection of traditional fairy tales and stories from ancient Egypt, which have been passed down through generations of oral storytelling.The tales in this book include stories of gods and goddesses, magical creatures, and heroic figures. They offer a glimpse into the beliefs and values of ancient Egyptian society, and the way in which they viewed the world around them.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different theme or aspect of ancient Egyptian mythology. Some of the stories are well-known, such as the tale of Isis and Osiris, while others are more obscure.Budge's translations are faithful to the original texts, and he provides helpful notes and explanations to help readers understand the cultural and historical context of each story. The book is suitable for readers of all ages, and is a fascinating introduction to the rich and complex mythology of ancient Egypt.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians, by E. A. Wallis Budge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766146308.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: E. A. Wallis Budge
ISBN-10: 1162857390
ISBN-13: 9781162857398
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 28
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.19lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.06d