The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

25.4 - Bluemoon's task: EGYPTIAN DEITIES

For this task we will explore Egyptian Mythology. You will chose TWO different options and read a book for EACH. This is a TWO book task.

A. THE GODDESS MA'AT - Ma'at was the ancient Egyptian concept of truth, balance, order, law, morality, and justice. Maat was also personified as a goddess regulating the stars, seasons, and the actions of both mortals and the deities, who set the order of the universe from chaos at the moment of creation.

For this option read a book with the name of a season (winter, spring, summer or fall/autumn) in the title or subtitle. Plurals and possessives will work but no other variations.

B.THE SUN GOD RA - Ra is the ancient Egyptian solar deity. He was believed to rule in all parts of the created world: the sky, the earth, and the underworld. He was associated with the falcon or hawk.

For this option read a book with the image of a bird (any bird will do) on the cover.

REQUIRED: If you chose this option include the cover in your post.

C. THE GOD OSIRIS - Osiris is usually identified as the god of the afterlife, the underworld and the dead. Osiris was considered not only a merciful judge of the dead in the afterlife, but also the underworld agency that granted all life, including sprouting vegetation and the fertile flooding of the Nile River. As a result he is also known as the god of resurrection.

For this option read a book that is first in a series that is new to you or resurrect a series that you have been neglecting and read another book in the series. NO REREADS for this option.

REQUIRED: State that the book read for the task is not a reread.

D. THE GODESS ISIS - Isis was worshipped as the ideal mother and wife as well as the patroness of nature and magic. She was the friend of slaves, sinners, artisans and the downtrodden, but she also listened to the prayers of the wealthy, maidens, aristocrats and rulers.

For this option read a book that has "Magic" or "Magical Realism" as a genre on the home page. Embedded genres will work for this task.

REQUIRED: State which options you chose when you post.

The Gods are pleased



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D. GENRES VERIFIED -

MAGICAL REALISM

Mercy Snow
Green Grass, Running Water
The Enchanted
Nights at the Circus
Glory O'Brien's History of the Future
The Secret History of Fantasy
The Color Master: Stories



MAGIC

City of Dark Magic
Cruel Beauty
The Magicians' Guild
Snow Like Ashes
Interesting Times

Sorry you have incurred the Gods wrath

This thread is now open!

Am I correct in assuming that for option A the name of the season doesn't have to retain it's meaning? For example:

?

And just in case covering that "magic" is here and "children's" isn't. Why I Let My Hair Grow Out

Thanks!

Opt B - image of bird on cover
Will this work?

Morgan wrote: "Am I correct in assuming that for option A the name of the season doesn't have to retain it's meaning? For example:

?

And just in case covering that "magic" is..."



Yes both of those will work.

KSMary wrote: "Opt B - image of bird on cover
Will this work?"



Yes

Please excuse me. My spelling gene noted that the title of the task is misspelled. Should be DEITIES not DIE...

Please approve for option D: magical realism. Thanks!

Amy wrote: "Please approve for option D: magical realism. Thanks!"




Approved

Is poetry okay as long as it meets SRC page number requirements? I'm wondering if I could use Book of Longing for Option B.

Christine wrote: "Is poetry okay as long as it meets SRC page number requirements? I'm wondering if I could use Book of Longing for Option B."


Yes that will work.

Bea wrote: "Please excuse me. My spelling gene noted that the title of the task is misspelled. Should be DEITIES not DIE..."

Thanks, Bea. Fixed!

Kristina Simon wrote: "Bea wrote: "Please excuse me. My spelling gene noted that the title of the task is misspelled. Should be DEITIES not DIE..."

Thanks, Bea. Fixed!"

Kristina, the TASK Thread header also needs updating. :)

Will this book work for Option B: Birds on cover?



There are little black birds around the tree

Pia wrote: "Will this book work for Option B: Birds on cover?



There are little black birds around the tree"




Yes

Please verify MAGICAL REALISM - and no "childrens"
Green Grass, Running Water

Book Concierge wrote: "Please verify MAGICAL REALISM - and no "childrens"
Green Grass, Running Water"




Noted

For option B, would be enough bird on the cover? If not, I can slot in there.

For option D, could I have verified for Fantasy > Magic? Thanks :)

Melissa wrote: "For option B, would be enough bird on the cover?



Both books work for option B. Your choice.


Genre noted for City of Dark Magic.

- I think those are birds...

Dee wrote: " - I think those are birds..."




Yes they look like birds to me also.

Is this okay for B? Just wanted to be sure since the birds are very abstract.

Nicole wrote: "Is this okay for B? Just wanted to be sure since the birds are very abstract.

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Yes

Would the following be ok?

Summers & Winters - Heather Dowell for Option A (awaiting verification for length as well).

The City of Malgar - Rosemary Lynch for Option C (awaiting verification for length as well).

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Would the following be ok?

Summers & Winters - Heather Dowell for Option A (awaiting verification for length as well).

The City of Malgar - [autho..."



Yes both of those will work if verified for length.

Bluemoon wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Would the following be ok?

Summers & Winters - Heather Dowell for Option A (awaiting verification for length as well).

[book:The City of Mal..."

Both have been verified for length as 2nd book has a paperback copy lol x

Found another possibility that I may want to read instead of my previous choice, Mercy Snow. Can you approve The Enchanted for magical realism. Thanks!

Amy wrote: "Found another possibility that I may want to read instead of my previous choice, Mercy Snow. Can you approve The Enchanted for magical realism. Thanks!"




Approved

Can you verify Cruel Beauty as Fantasy > Magic for Option D?

Thanks!

Pamela wrote: "Can you verify Cruel Beauty as Fantasy > Magic for Option D?

Thanks!"




Done

Reposting the request (originally from Bea in post 15) to have this thread name fixed from DIETIES to DEITIES. It's very disconcerting :)

Hoping The Winter's Tale will work for option A?

Valerie wrote: "Hoping The Winter's Tale will work for option A?"




Yes

For Option D can I read this one?
The Magicians' Guild

Alkmini wrote: "For Option D can I read this one?
The Magicians' Guild"



Yes Magic is on the home page.

B - will (tiny, tiny birds) and C -- I read the first book in the series months ago and this one is number two.

Susan wrote: "B - will (tiny, tiny birds) and C -- I read the first book in the series months ago and this one is number two."




Yes those work

Please verify for Magical Realism--

Thanks! Hopefully I will be able to get my hands on this book...I work at my local library and none of the libraries in the state have it!

Erika wrote: "Please verify for Magical Realism--

Thanks! Hopefully I will be able to get my hands on this book...I work at my local library and none of the libraries in ..."



Verified

Glory O'Brien's History of the Future - magical realism - 32ppl

Dee wrote: "Glory O'Brien's History of the Future - magical realism - 32ppl"




Noted

will this work for magic
Snow Like Ashes

Please verify The Secret History of Fantasy for magical realism, thank you!

JennRenee wrote: "will this work for magic
Snow Like Ashes"




Yes that will work

Camilla wrote: "Please verify The Secret History of Fantasy for magical realism, thank you!"




Yep it is there. Enjoy

Option A: A Rose in Winter by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (Winter)

Option C: The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman (His Dark Materials #2)

Claire wrote: "Option A: A Rose in Winter by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (Winter)

Option C: The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman (His Dark Materials #2)"




Yes those will work.

Could you verify The Color Master: Stories by Aimee Bender for Magical Realism. Thanks.