Mythology of the Egyptians

by Don Nardo

Overview

As many as six thousand years ago, when their civilization flourished in the Nile River valley, the ancient Egyptians told many of the myths in this book. Author Don Nardo discusses various myths, including "The Creation of the Gods and Humans," and "The Near Destruction of Humanity." Nardo also introduces us to the story within a story in "The Shipwrecked Sailor." Each chapter is followed by a Question and Answer section which covers characters, themes, and symbols. An Expert Commentary section enhances the myths with opinions by noted scholars.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780766061675
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	07/16/2014
Series:	Mythology, Myths, and Legends Series
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Lexile:	1190L (what's this?)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Preface 4

Map 6

1 The Creation of the Gods and Humans 12

2 The Murder of Osiris 22

3 Isis and the Seven Scorpions 31

4 The Revenge of Horus 40

5 The Near Destruction of Humanity 51

6 The Princess and the Demon 60

7 The Cleverest Egyptian of Them All 69

8 The Shipwrecked Sailor 79

Glossary 88

Chapter Notes 90

Further Reading 93

Index 95