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Treasury of Egyptian mythology : classic stories of gods, goddesses, monsters & mortals / by Donna Jo Napoli ; illustrations by Christina Balit.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: National Geographic kidsPublication details: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2013]Description: 192 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1426313802
  • 1426313810 (lib. bdg.)
  • 9781426313806
  • 9781426313813 (lib. bdg.)
Subject(s):
Contents:
Ra (Helios) God of Radiance -- The Great Pesedjet : a Heirarchy of Gods -- Set (Seth) Envious God -- Aset (Isis) Devoted wife and mother -- Usir (Osiris) God of the Afterlife -- Nebet Hut (Nephthys) Goddess of Service -- Heru Saaset (Horus The Younger) Young Warrior God and King -- Inpu (Anubis) God of Mummification -- Tefnut (Tphenis) Goddess of Moisture -- The Great Nile : The Source of So Much -- Tehuti (Thoth) God of Knowledge -- Heru Wer (Horus the Elder) Winged sun disk and Protector of Egypt -- Hut Heru (Hathor) Goddess of Delights -- Sekhmet (Sachmis) Goddess of Vengeance -- Nit (Neith) Warrior Goddess and Weaver of the Cosmos -- Khnum (Chnoumis) God of the Potter's Wheel -- Sobek (Souchos) Crocodile God -- Bastet (Bast) Cat Goddess -- Funeral Rites : The importance of preparation and judgement -- Imhotep (Imuthes) God of Medicine and Architecture.
Summary: An illustrated tableau of Egyptian myths, combines narrative accounts of the stories of the Sun God Ra, the Sphinx, and numerous pharaohs and queens along with historical, cultural, and geographic facts.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 398.2093 N216 Available 33111005199175
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The new National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology is a stunning tableau of Egyptian myths, including those of pharaohs, queens, the boisterous Sun God Ra, and legendary creatures like the Sphinx. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Egypt in the year when Angelina Jolie will make Cleopatra a multimedia star. And just like the popular National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology , the stories in this book will be beautifully illustrated to bring ancient characters vividly to life.

The stories are embellished with sidebars that provide historical, cultural, and geographic context and a mapping feature that adds to the fun and fascination. Resource notes and ample back matter direct readers to discover more about ancient Egypt. With its attractive design and beautiful narrative, this accessible treasury stands out from all other mythology titles in the marketplace.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ra (Helios) God of Radiance -- The Great Pesedjet : a Heirarchy of Gods -- Set (Seth) Envious God -- Aset (Isis) Devoted wife and mother -- Usir (Osiris) God of the Afterlife -- Nebet Hut (Nephthys) Goddess of Service -- Heru Saaset (Horus The Younger) Young Warrior God and King -- Inpu (Anubis) God of Mummification -- Tefnut (Tphenis) Goddess of Moisture -- The Great Nile : The Source of So Much -- Tehuti (Thoth) God of Knowledge -- Heru Wer (Horus the Elder) Winged sun disk and Protector of Egypt -- Hut Heru (Hathor) Goddess of Delights -- Sekhmet (Sachmis) Goddess of Vengeance -- Nit (Neith) Warrior Goddess and Weaver of the Cosmos -- Khnum (Chnoumis) God of the Potter's Wheel -- Sobek (Souchos) Crocodile God -- Bastet (Bast) Cat Goddess -- Funeral Rites : The importance of preparation and judgement -- Imhotep (Imuthes) God of Medicine and Architecture.

An illustrated tableau of Egyptian myths, combines narrative accounts of the stories of the Sun God Ra, the Sphinx, and numerous pharaohs and queens along with historical, cultural, and geographic facts.

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