Egyptian Mythology, 9780500252284
Hardcover
Explore Egypt’s myths, gods, and monuments in an unforgettable journey.

Egyptian Mythology

a traveller's guide from aswan to alexandria

$29.60

  • Hardcover

    272 pages

  • Release Date

    13 October 2021

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Summary

Gods, Myths, and Monuments: A Journey Through Ancient Egypt

Join Egyptologist Garry J. Shaw on a captivating tour up the Nile, exploring a beautiful landscape steeped in rich mythology. Discover the timeless stories of Horus, Isis, Osiris, and their adversaries – tales of vengeance, tragedy, and incredible transformations.

The myths of ancient Egypt, preserved in fragmented hymns, tomb paintings, coffin spells, and ancient scrolls, come to life through Shaw’s engaging storyt…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780500252284
ISBN-10:0500252289
Author:Garry J. Shaw
Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint:Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:272
Release Date:13 October 2021
Weight:598g
Dimensions:33mm x 264mm x 213mm
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Critics Review

‘I absolutely loved reading this book … Shaw has made Egyptian Mythology incredibly digestible, whilst linking it all to present-day Egypt in a unique and entertaining way. Any lover of Egyptian Mythology or travel (or both if you’re like me) needs to get their hands on this book’ - @Kell_Read‘Shaw has made this the perfect companion to exploring the sites of Egypt by putting them in context with the myths of Egypt and the gods and goddesses that shaped its ancient landscape. His witty style also makes it easy to read and enjoy. A highly recommended read’ - Timeless Travels‘An informative and practical guide to in-person travel … the beautiful presentation and well-researched but succinct approach also makes this a perfect companion for the armchair tourist’ - British Museum Magazine‘This ambitious work clearly demonstrates the amazing complexity of Egyptian myth, legend, literature and belief’ - Ancient Egypt Magazine‘Will appeal to even the seasoned Egyptophile, and it will be a welcome addition to the library of many armchair travellers’ - Minerva‘In this handsome volume – elegantly written and beautifully illustrated throughout – Shaw succeeds in turning the reader into the traveller and engages a wide audience in a wonderous and often strange world’ - Antiquity

About The Author

Garry J. Shaw

Garry J. Shaw is an Egyptologist and travel writer who regularly writes for the Art Newspaper and has contributed to Apollo Magazine, History Today, Current World Archaeology and Timeless Travels. He is the author of The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends, also published by Thames & Hudson.

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