Egyptian myths / written by Jean Menzies ; illustrated by Katie Ponder.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York, NY : DK, 2022Copyright date: ©2022Edition: First American editionDescription: 144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 29 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780744056778
- 0744056772
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A beautifully illustrated collection of 20 ancient Egyptian myths retold for children aged 7-9.
Delve into a world of monstrous creatures, magical spells, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in one of the world's great early civilizations.
From the creation of the world to the first pharaohs, this book charts the full sweep of ancient Egyptian mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. The enthralling stories introduce mighty gods and wicked villains, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the ancient Egyptians themselves. Learn how Ra fought daily battles to make the Sun rise, how trouble-making Set brought chaos to the kingdom, and how Osiris became the first mummy. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 20 enthralling new retellings of favorite myths as well as some you might not have heard before.
Encourage your children to explore:
Over 20 fascinating Egyptian myths, covering famous classics and lesser known stories Striking illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder Stunning gold foil on the cover A handy pronunciation guide listing all difficult-to-pronounce names for the reader's convenience Key reference spreads combining the appeal of a story collection with key reference information
It's time to dive into the Duat underworld, ride into the sky on the back of the heavenly cow, and discover the secrets of the pharaoh's tombs. Egyptian Myths brings the world of ancient Egypt to life and is the perfect gift for children who love history and mythology.
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"Meet the gods, goddesses, and pharaohs of Ancient Egypt"--Cover
Includes bibliographical references (page 144) index.
The Beginning. The creation ; Atum's eye ; Shu and Tefnut ; Day and night ; The curse of Geb and Nut ; Geb and Nut -- The Gods. Ra's true name ; Ra and Hathor ; The humans rebel ; Hathor and the beer ; The end of Ra's reign ; Geb's revenge ; Osiris and Isis ; King Osiris ; The first mummy ; Horus and the snake ; Horus and set ; Horus versus Set -- Pharaohs and royalty. King Khufu and the magician ; Lady's Redjedet's sons ; Thoth and Ma'at ; Queen Serpot ; The doomed prince -- Mortals. The shipwrecked sailor ; The eloquent peasant ; Nephthys and Anubis ; Truth and falsehood -- About the myths. Discovering the myths ; Gods and goddesses ; Pharaohs ; Mummification ; Tombs ; Journey of the dead ; Worshiping the gods ; Sacred animals.
"Prepare to enter a world of deserts and floods, inhabited by shape-shifting gods, wicked demons, and mighty pharaohs. This collection of 20 tales from Ancient Egypt will transport you back thousands of years to an enchanting, magical land."-- Page 4 of cover