Gods and Myths of Ancient Egypt [Paperback]

Robert A. Armour (Author), Alison Baker (Compiler)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1986

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 Seth, and the ''gods of the intellect'' Thoth and Maat. Now with an updated bibliography and glossary as well as new charts showing the gods at a glance and ancient Egyptian chronology in brief, this book is sure to inform and enchant a new generation of readers.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Robert A. Armour is professor emeritus of English at Virginia Commonwealth University. During 1981-82 he was Fulbright Professor at the universities of al-Azhar and 'Ain Shams in Cairo. He has written or edited six books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 207 pages
• Publisher: American University in Cairo Press (February 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9774241134
• ISBN-13: 978-9774241130
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,973,127 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good general reference to myths & legends of Ancient Egypt, June 13, 2000

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This review is from: Gods and Myths of Ancient Egypt (Paperback)

This book relates many interesting stories about the Ancient Egyptian gods. Amongst those featured are the Daily Voyage of Ra through the sky, the mythical story of Osiris and Isis, the battle of Horus with his uncle Seth, the destruction of mankind by Hathor, the secret name of Ra, the book of Toth and the famous Tale of Two Brothers. There is a useful glossary of Ancient Egyptian gods. The book is clearly written with concise and brief explanations.