Beschreibung:
Introduces modern readers to Egyptian mythology, including their views on the origins of life, creation of the world, and the reign of gods and the afterlife. Follows the same format as Philip Matyszak's "The Greek and Roman Myths".
Preface ¿ Intro ¿ Part I: 1 Disorder and Creation; 2 The Reigns of Kings Re, Shu, and Geb; 3 The Reign of King Osiris; 4 The Reign of King Seth and the Triumph of Horus) ¿ Part II: 5 The Mythic Environment; 6 Dealing with the Invisible in Daily Life; 7 The Trials of the Duat (A Guide); 8 Your Judgement and Life as an Akh) ¿ Epilogue