Legends Of The Egyptian Gods (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161597523)

Legends of the Egyptian Gods is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, an Egyptologist and scholar of ancient Egyptian religion and mythology. The book is a collection of stories and legends about the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt, including Ra, Osiris, Isis, Horus, and many others. The stories are drawn from a variety of sources, including ancient texts, temple inscriptions, and folk tales, and are retold in a clear and accessible style. Budge provides detailed explanations of the symbolism and meaning behind each story, as well as historical context and background information on the gods and their worship. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the gods and their attributes. Legends of the Egyptian Gods is a fascinating and informative introduction to the rich mythology of ancient Egypt, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating civilization.THIS 102 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: From Fetish to God in Ancient Egypt, by E. A. Wallis Budge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766162850.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: 1161597522
ISBN-13: 9781161597523
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 102
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.31d