Myths of Ancient Egypt

by Catherine Chambers

Features some of the greatest Egyptian myths ever told, such as those related to the creation of the world; life, death, and the afterlife; the flooding of the Nile, and the success or failure of harvests. Myths of Ancient Egypt explores how one of the world’s longest and greatest civilizations explained the world around them. Explores the famous gods and goddesses—from Ma’at, Amun, Thoth, and Ra to Osiris, Isis, Horus, and Set. Featuring more than 180 photographs and illustrations, Myths of Ancient Egypt explores some of the most thrilling and popular stories in history.

Genres: Mythology, History

224 pages, Hardcover

Published October 9, 2019

Reviews

[Severind Alexander · Rating 4 out of 5]

Partly began reading this because I'd just finished Assassin's Creed Origins and was still in the Egyptian mythology mood. Partly began reading it because I figured reading mythology from other parts of the world might help me in my quest to create my own mythology for my own fictional fantasy world. This took me way longer than it had any right to because of life, but I learned a lot and it definitely helped me with my own worldbuilding. I can't comment on how comprehensive this book is, but I'd recommend this if you want to learn more about Egyptian mythology in a fairly digestible way.

[MrsAintheLibrarywiththeCoffee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this for what it is, and I hope it helps me understand the Bible a little better. A fairly easy mythology read for the year. Nice smell, like the Encyclopedia set I had as a child. 😊

[Jessica Greni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good history with artistic examples.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not going to remember all of this, seeing as how each god and goddess has several names.

[Anastasia Cobzaru · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m obsessed with Ancient Egypt and will literally cry if I ever get to go to Cairo so this book made me happy. Found it at Barns and Noble for $10