The Egyptian Myths Thames & Hudson (370068643)

Нарушительным путешествием в egyptské myths, що sheds new light on ancient way of understanding the world. It delves in the creation and evolution of the world and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypt's deities in the natural environment; the inventive ways which the Egyptians dealt with the invisible forces all around them; and their beliefs o life after death. Через його engaging narrative, Garry Shaw guides us через mythic adventures of such famous deities as Osiris, god murdered by его jealous brother Seth; magic and sometimes devious Isis, который plotted к потере мощи солнечного света Re; and Horus, который страдает от его язва Seth to become king of Egypt. Он также вводит в себя яркие известные мысли, так как ребаллии после Re; Geb's quest for Re's magical wig; and flaying of unfortunate god Nemty. Из hviezd и невесты места селения на лодках, в wind as manifestation god Shu, to gods, goddesses, hostes, and demons―beings that could be aggressive, helpful, wise, or dangerous―Shaw goes on to explain everyday lives.