Gods and Myths of Ancient Egypt
Robert Armour's classic text, long cherished by a generation of readers, is now complemented with more than 50 new photographs and line drawings that show the gods and goddesses in their characteristic forms. Armour maintains a strong narrative thread with illuminating commentary in his lively, vigorous retelling of stories from Egyptian mythology, including those of the sun god Ra, the tragic death and rebirth of Osiris with the help of Isis, the near-burlesque of Horus' battle with the evil...
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A lively retelling of stories from Egyptian mythology, complete with new photos and line drawings
AcknowledgmentsPreface1Mythological Stories12The Great Ennead of Heliopolis43The Adventures of Ra414The Adventures of Osiris and Isis545Horus706Horus' Battle with Seth777Hathor868The Triad of Memphis969The Triad of Thebes11110Thoth and Maat12411Anubis14012Three Fertility Gods14913Postscript158Glossary160The Gods at a Glance176Brief Chronology183Ancient Egyptian Calendar186Experiencing Mythology188Further Resources190Index202
