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- ISBN
- 9780192803467
- Book Title
- Egyptian Myth: a Very Short Introduction
- Book Series
- Very Short Introductions Ser.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 6.9 in
- Publication Year
- 2004
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.4 in
- Genre
- Social Science
- Topic
- Folklore & Mythology
- Item Weight
- 4.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 4.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 160 Pages
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0192803468
ISBN-13
9780192803467
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30220215
Product Key Features
Book Title
Egyptian Myth: a Very Short Introduction
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Folklore & Mythology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science
Book Series
Very Short Introductions Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
4.9 Oz
Item Length
6.9 in
Item Width
4.4 in
Additional Product Features
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Trade
LCCN
2004-301675
Reviews
'a masterly, clear, and concise account of a complex subject'Dr Richard Parkinson, Department of Ancient Egypt and Sudan, BritishMuseum, 'a masterly, clear, and concise account of a complex subject'Dr Richard Parkinson, Department of Ancient Egypt and Sudan, British Museum
Dewey Decimal
210
Table Of Content
1. The Myth of Egypt (Imagined Egypts)Key object - Cleopatra's Needle2. Words of the gods (Myth and Language)Key object - The Metternich Stela3. Millions of Gods (Deities and Myth)Key object - Statue of King Amenhotep III with Sobek-Ra4. The Beautiful Moment (Creation Myths)Key object - The Shabaqo Stone5. Everything Which the Sun Encircles (The Landscape of Egyptian Myth)Key object - Coffin painted with underworld map6. Lord of the Two LandsKey object - Statuette of Tutankhamum as Horus the Hunter7. The Big Fight (Conflict and Reconciliation)Key object - Papyrus Chester Beatty I8. The Cosmic Eye (Myth and Symbolism)Key object - 'Sacred eye' Amulet9. Personal Myths (Myth and Popular Religion)Key object - Ivory 'Magic Wand'10. The Return of the MummyKey object - Corn MummyTimeline of Egyptian HistorySuggested further reading
Synopsis
The complex world of Egyptian myth is clearly illuminated in this fascinating new approach to ancient Egypt. Geraldine Pinch explores the cultural and historical background behind a wide variety of sources and objects, from Cleopatra's Needle and Tutankhamun's golden statue, to a story on papyrus of the gods misbehaving. What did they mean, and how have they been interpreted? The reader is taken on an exciting journey through the distant past, and shown how myths of deities such as Isis and Osiris influenced contemporary culture and have become part of our cultural heritage. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable., Egyptian myths articulated the core values of one of the longest lasting civilizations in history, and myths of deities such as Isis and Osiris influenced contemporary cultures and became part of the Western cultural heritage. Egyptian Mythology: A Very Short Introduction explains the cultural and historical background to the fascinating and complex world of Egyptian myth, with each chapter dealing with a particular theme. To show the variety of source material for Egyptian myth, each chapter features a particular object--such as the obelisk known as Cleopatra's Needle, a golden statue of Tutankhamun, and a papyrus containing a story in which the Egyptian gods behave outrageously--which is illustrated by a photograph or line-drawing. The myth "The Contendings of Horus and Seth" is looked at in detail, and the many interpretations it has provoked are examined. In addition to a list of major deities and myths, there are explanations of related topics such as how hieroglyphs work, royal names and titles, and the Egyptian cosmos. There is also a timeline of Egyptian history, a glossary of technical terms and an up-to-date bibliography., The complex world of Egyptian myth is clearly illuminated in this fascinating new approach to ancient Egypt. Geraldine Pinch explores the cultural and historical background behind a wide variety of sources and objects, from Cleopatra's Needle and Tutankhamun's golden statue, to a story on papyrus of the gods misbehaving. What did they mean, and how have they been interpreted? The reader is taken on an exciting journey through the distant past, and shown how myths of deities such as Isis and Osiris influenced contemporary culture and have become part of our cultural heritage.
LC Classification Number
GR355
Copyright Date
2004
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