The Oxford Essential Guide to Egyptian Mythology [Paperback]

Oxford University Press (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 042519096X
• ISBN-13: 978-0425190968
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,788,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Old book, new title, March 7, 2004

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Kasia Szpakowska (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Oxford Essential Guide to Egyptian Mythology (Paperback)

I was so disappointed to discover that this was the same book that I had already bought under another name. It used to be called "The Ancient Gods Speak: A guide to Egyptian religion." This book in turn consists of a compilation of all the articles related to religion that were initially published in the Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt.

For those who do not have access to either the book under its older name, or the excellent Encyclopdia, than this would be a worthwhile purchase. It covers many of the major aspects of Egytpian religion, though it also leaves out many. In terms of ease of reading, the type is really small! I found it extremely difficult to read.