Egyptian Myth: a Very Short Introduction

Name: Egyptian Myth: a Very Short Introduction
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ISBN: 9780192803467

ISBN-10: 0192803468

ISBN-13: 9780192803467

Edition: 2004

Authors: Geraldine Pinch

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Egyptian myths articulated the core values of one of the longest lasting civilizations in history, and myths of deities such as Isis and Osiris influenced contemporary cultures and became part of the Western cultural heritage. Egyptian Mythology: A Very Short Introduction explains the cultural and historical background to the fascinating and complex world of Egyptian myth, with each chapter dealing with a particular theme. To show the variety of source material for Egyptian myth, each chapter features a particular object--such as the obelisk known as Cleopatra's Needle, a golden statue of Tutankhamun, and a papyrus containing a story in which the Egyptian gods behave outrageously--which is…

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List price: $12.99
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/8/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 4.45" wide x 6.89" long x 0.39" tall
Weight: 0.286
Language: English



Acknowledgements


List of illustrations


Introduction



The myth of Egypt: imagined Egypts



Divine words: language and myth



The gods themselves: deities and myth



The beautiful moment: creation myths



Black Land, Red Land: the landscapes of myth



Lord of the Two Lands: myths of nationhood



The big fight: conflict and reconciliation



The eyes of heaven: pairs and sequences



Personal myths: myth and popular religion



The blessing of the mummy: the mythology of death


Notes


Further reading


Timeline


Glossary


Index