Ancient Egyptian Mythology (Illustrated Edition)

Author: Kang Manmin
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Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Among the numerous deities of ancient Egypt, some appear in human form, some are seen as animal figures, and others are half-human, half-beast. Deities such as Osiris, Nut, Isis, and Nephthys are typically human-shaped, always wearing the red and white Double Crown symbolizing the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. Anubis, the god of the tomb, has the head of a jackal and wields a staff; Horus, the divine protector, has the head of an eagle and grips the Key of Life in his right hand; and Hathor, a goddess, has cow horns on her head. Amun, another deity, sometimes appears in human form and at other times as a man with a ram’s head. These are some of the distinctive features of ancient Egyptian mythology.
Selected from the most representative myths of ancient Egypt, this collection includes classic tales of dozens of gods and goddesses of heaven and earth. Stories like Isis Saves Her Husband, Ra’s Journey, the Scorpion King, the Man-Snake, the Bloodthirsty Demon, the Pharaoh and the Magician, and many others have already been adapted for the silver screen. The myths passed down through the ages along the banks of the Nile River hold the mysteries of human civilization, sparking contemplation and fascination.
Over 40 photographs related to mythology are featured, taken from preserved ancient Egyptian architecture, murals, and sculptures. These artistic treasures, spanning thousands of years of darkness, still emit a captivating radiance. It is astonishing to think that one of the cradles of the four great ancient civilizations was so magnificent and splendid.