Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Greek Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Norse Mythology, Celtic Mythology and Roman Mythology

Egyptian Mythology

by Matt Clayton, Captivating History

Explore Captivating Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Monsters, and Mortals while Learning Fascinating Facts about Five Mythologies This book includes five captivating Greek Captivating Stories of the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and MonstersEgyptian Captivating Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and MortalsNorse Captivating Stories of the Gods, Sagas, and HeroesCeltic A Captivating Guide to the Gods, Sagas and BeliefsRoman A Captivating Guide to Roman Gods, Goddesses, and Mythological CreaturesThe broad arc of the first manuscript takes us from the dim beginnings of creation as seen in the Greek mythology. We move through the birth of Titans, their overthrow by the Olympian gods, the gods’ dealings with mortals like Paris of Troy, Jason and the Golden Fleece, the Trojan War, and into historical times. Here are just some of the topics that the first part of this book will Betrayal by Fear of His ChildrenTitans vs. Olympian GodsOlympian RuleZeus and His LadiesPrometheus and HeraklesAn Unhappy Tale of the UnderworldThe Beauty Contest that Led to the Fall of TroyPoseidon, Metis, Athena and AtlantisKraken and Other MonstersJason, the Argonauts, and Medea's DragonMenelaus, Agamemnon, and the Trojan WarSolon, the Athenian Law Giver300 SpartansSocrates, Plato, and AristotleAlexander the GreatThe second part is full of fascinating facts and stories. For instance, it covers perhaps the most popular of all the Egyptian stories - the myth of Osiris. Here are just some of the topics that the second part of this book will Egypt in ContextCreationFall of HumanityOsiris MythChief Gods of the Egyptian PantheonLesser Known PantheonAncient Egyptian HistoryHere are just some of the topics that the third part of this book will Norse Creation StoryThe Nine RealmsGods and the “Giants” of JötunheimMidgard and the HumansElves, Dwarves, Trolls and ValkyriesOdin, Frigg, Thor, and LokiThe Death of BaldrConflict Between the RealmsEnglish Days of the WeekHere are just some of the topics that the fourth part of this book will Celtic AnimismUniversal Celtic GodsLocal Irish Celt GodsLocal Gallic Celt GodsCeltic The CyclesCeltic Animal and Human SacrificeThe Wicker ManCeltic ReincarnationCeltic MatriarchyHere are just some of the topics that the fifth part of this book will The Trojan ConnectionWhat History and an Analysis of Myth Tell Us<

Genres: Mythology, History, Nonfiction, Historical, Reference, Greek Mythology, Audiobook

327 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 19, 2017

Reviews

[Isa · Rating 1 out of 5]

"Though Egypt today is only a third world nation, struggling with terrorism and poverty"

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And he also denied climate change?!?!

Everyone stay away from this book, for real! This is not mythology, it's propaganda.

[☆Dani☆ ☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

While some of it felt a bit drawn out, I learned a lot from this free set of kindle books. I was always interested in different types of mythologies and this set of books covers a lot for a great free price via Kindle.

[Jeremy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice textbook overview of mythology

A nice enough light review of mythology in chronological order. But myths are supposed to be fun to read and this is more of a textbook feel.

[Nat Medlen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the first part of the book more than the last part. I was interested in learning more about the Roman and Celtic myths was part of the reason I chose the book. The Celtic myths were not engaging for the most part, and the Roman myths were mostly Greek myths told with the Roman names substituted. This made for a less interesting and engaging choice than I had hoped.

I felt the star of the show was the Egyptian myths, these were the most enjoyable for me.

[V A N N Y · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a quick read. I was expecting detailed tales of adventures and illicit romances and yearnings of love but it was mostly a quick run through of the tales.

Nevertheless it was okay. If you're into reviewing the tales of gods and goddesses and even some of them monsters. Which is what I'm in for since I've been reading mythology-based books lately. This one helped me remember the who's dunnit and whatnot.

[Lita · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay. I think it was aimed at a younger audience, maybe middle school aged.

[Sarah Guganovic · Rating 3 out of 5]

A basic foundation of mythology, some chapters were easier to follow than others. The author’s personal view points erode the credibility of their writing.

[Bonnie Dale Keck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kindle Unlimited, have read all these before but as usual when a collection is put together always seems to be a bit extra here and there, and besides, Elves, Dwarves, Trolls and Valkyries plus God, Goddesses, Heroes and Monsters from many cultures, and as usual {for me} Celtic is always interesting. The side by side/in same volume comparison bit easier this way as well.

This book includes five captivating manuscripts:
Greek Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters
Egyptian Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mortals
Norse Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Gods, Sagas, and Heroes
Celtic Mythology: A Captivating Guide to the Gods, Sagas and Beliefs
Roman Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Roman Gods, Goddesses, and Mythological Creatures


Alexander Hamilton: A Captivating Guide to one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America
African American History: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the History of the United States
Nikola Tesla: A Captivating Guide to the Life of a Genius Inventor
World War 2: A Captivating Guide from Beginning to End (The Second World War and D Day Book 1)
D Day: A Captivating Guide to the Battle for Normandy (The Second World War and D Day Book 2)
The Second World War: A Captivating Guide to World War II and D Day
Winston Churchill: A Captivating Guide to the Life of Winston S. Churchill
Franklin Roosevelt: A Captivating Guide to the Life of FDR
Churchill and Roosevelt: A Captivating Guide to the Life of Franklin and Winston
Adolf Hitler: A Captivating Guide to the Life of the Führer of Nazi Germany
Jackie Kennedy: A Captivating Guide to the Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
John Kennedy: A Captivating Guide to the Life of JFK
Korean War: A Captivating Guide to the Korean War History

World History: Captivating Stories of Events That Shaped Our Planet (Forgotten History, History of the World, History Books)
African American History: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the History of the United States
Haitian Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Abolition of Slavery
Maya Civilization: A Captivating Guide to Maya History and Maya Mythology (Mayan Civilization, Aztecs and Incas Book 1)
Aztec: A Captivating Guide to Aztec History and the Triple Alliance of Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, and Tlacopan (Mayan Civilization, Aztecs and Incas Book 2)

Roman Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Roman Gods, Goddesses, and Mythological Creatures (Classical Mythology)
Celtic Mythology: A Captivating Guide to the Gods, Sagas and Beliefs
Norse Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Gods, Sagas and Heroes (Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Greek Mythology Book 1)
Egyptian Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mortals (Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Greek Mythology Book 2)
Greek Mythology: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters (Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Greek Mythology Book 3)
Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Greek Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, and Norse Mythology (Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Greek Mythology Book 4
Greek Mythology: A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Ancient Greek Religion with Its Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mortals (Greek Mythology - Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology Book 1)
Norse Mythology: A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Sagas, Gods, Heroes, and Beliefs of the Vikings (Greek Mythology - Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology Book 2)
Egyptian Mythology: A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters, and Mortals (Greek Mythology - Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology Book 3

[Bonnie Dale Keck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kindle Unlimited

Discover the captivating beliefs of the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Vikings in this book on Mythology that contains three manuscripts. The first manuscript in this bundle is the bestseller called Greek Mythology: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters.Manuscript 1: Greek Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and MonstersThis first part includes some of the standard views of Greek myth and history but also tantalizes your imagination with the possibilities that lay behind myth and legend. By the time you are finished with this part, you will have a good appreciation for the nature of Greek mythology and the gods, monsters, and heroes which populate it.Manuscript 2: Egyptian Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mortals, This part is jam-packed with fascinating facts and stories. For instance, it covers perhaps the most popular of all the Egyptian stories - the myth of Osiris. Pieces of this story have been found throughout Egypt. One of the most appealing aspects of the Osiris myth is the human-like behavior of the gods within the story. Many of the other gods of the Egyptian pantheon were rather emotionless and their stories far less interesting. With the Osiris story, the gods display a broad range of emotions that made them more real to mere mortals. Manuscript 3: Norse Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Gods, Sagas, and Heroes Within this part, you'll find the answers to these questions and more.

{Please note that the numbering is different in the single books, Norse is 1, Egyptian is 2, Greek is 3} -- noticed a review that said too simplistic, but thought to myself, just how detailed should books such as this be, since I don't want to have needed a Doctorate or some sort of higher degree to read these, so some things do need to be 'simpler' so a layman can actually understand them.

Norse Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Gods, Sagas and Heroes (Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Greek Mythology Book 1)
Egyptian Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mortals (Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Greek Mythology Book 2)
Greek Mythology: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters (Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Greek Mythology Book 3)
Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Greek Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, and Norse Mythology (Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Greek Mythology Book 4

Others as well of these type books, please see the the writer's amazon page.

[James Crawford · Rating 5 out of 5]

This set of books includes the Greece, Norse, Egyptian, Celtic and Roman mythology. One advantage of getting a set of books like this is that you can compare the various mythologies and see where they have some similarities and some differences.

For example, Greek and Roman mythology are similar since the Romans basically took the Greek figures and gave them Roman names. At least two of the mythologies refer to giants, a topic which has spurred a lot of interest and controversy over whether or not there actually were giants sometime in the past.

Mythologies also tend to have their own creation stories, usually involving a male god or gods. More than one mythology refers to some kind of great flood, a matter that is found almost world-wide and could very well refer to the impact of a comet or a meteor in the ocean, resulting in a major tsunami.

Myths arose, of course, because early people did not have a scientific explanation for what happened so they decided that gods and goddesses controlled the weather and most everything people encountered in life. There were also good gods and goddesses and bad ones, thus allowing an explanation for when things went wrong since such-and-such a god or goddess was angry and was taking their anger out on humans.

This series of books allows the reader to see just what these ancient civilizations thought about, what was most important to them and how concepts like honor had a major impact on their lives.

An extremely good set.

[Dante · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good introduction for newcomers to mythologies. It’s a well explained book. Although it dose not offer a very deep analysis to the root of the mythologies that is explaining, it gives newcomers a taste of real mythology past the commercial depiction of “mythology” in movies.
Keep in mind its an introduction, so don’t expect mind blowing revelations about the gods or their stories.
Its a good and quick read in my opinion. Give it a try!

[James Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting & Insightful

An interesting look at each mythology in turn. Personally I particularly enjoyed the Greek and Norse books. Well laid out and easily digestible. A little thin on the ground in places in terms of information about the stories and sagas of particular gods and heros, but in the main a very interesting account.

[Jessi Color · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read all but the last chapter of this, so I'm gonna count it as read but it was so dry I couldn't finish it. I will say that it is a good starting point for anyone who wants to learn mythology but if your already well versed in mythology it's not worth your time. I did enjoy the norse mythology section. I would suggest to pick that book up on its own.

[Gian Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like many other book from this series, the book is mostly badly-structured, incoherent and confusing at times. Some theories presented in the book (see Mark Anthony's death) are down-right questionable.
Still, it provides for some interesting facts for a first-timer eager to find out a bit more about Ancient Egypt.

[Lisa Konet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed learning about mythology from the Norse. Celtics and the Egyptians since those stories are less well known and less familiar. I was intrigued and really dove into all these stories. As far Greek and Roman mythology, it was nice to revisit some favorite stories and read some of the less popular/less known stories.

Highly recommended and a very complete set of mythology!

[Lisa Bussom · Rating 2 out of 5]

There was a lot of information packed into the collection, however I would not call it captivating. There is some storytelling, but it is mostly a glossary of gods, goddesses, creatures etc. You never get a real sense for the intricacies of the myths. As I was unfamiliar with any Egyptian mythology and only slightly acquainted with Celtic, I found those sections more interesting.

[Hollidaisy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a whole collection on KU, so that alone is pretty cool. I liked having them all together for comparison. This was a nice little bundle for review/info of myths. I feel that the Celtic one was lacking, but otherwise I enjoyed the collection as a whole. It's not overly deep, but definitely appropriate as a comparison/overview/refresher.

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is an ok book for if you're coming into it with zero idea of what any of these myths are about. As it is, Clayton takes rich, varied, interesting mythologies and condenses them into a TV Guide version. Strips it of any interest.

It's just not fun or interesting to read.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mythology for beginners

This is a quick read. It's interesting and quite easy to understand. It's more of an introduction to the main figures and timelines of mythological gods.
This book would be a good starting point for older children, 5th or 6th grade and up.

[Kent R. Spillner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice overview of Greek, Egyptian, Norse, Celtic, and Roman mythology

This book is a nice overview of five different mythologies. It will provide a quick introduction to the main stories and most important gods & godesses.

[brenda bush · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent beginning

These books are easy reads and a good place for anyone age12ish and up to begin. Lots of easily understood information to begin writing a paper, dissertation, or just for personal pleasure.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mythology: Captivating Greek, Egyptian, Norse, Celtic and Roman Myths of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters by Matt Clayton – This was an Amazon freebie. It’s fun for your history buff! Happy Reading!

[Craig Strachan · Rating 1 out of 5]

The Iliad gets 4 lines.....?

[V Granucci · Rating 3 out of 5]

Light weight survey of the 5 mythologies.

[Kdcontorno · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these reads and have read many. Hoping that they continue forever!

[Conny W. · Rating 4 out of 5]

a exciting and interesting Guide to Greek, Egyptian, Norse, Celtic and Roman Mythology !

[Tuby · Rating 2 out of 5]

Has the most bizarre form of Climate Change denialism.

[Sarrah]

Not a great book if you want to understand any of these mythologies, but perhaps an okay introduction. It is by no means comprehensive.