Egyptian Legends And Stories
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A rich treasury of ancient mythology and folklore, Egyptian Legends and Stories presents the most celebrated tales from one of the world's oldest and most captivating civilizations, drawing on millennia of sacred texts, temple inscriptions, and oral tradition. M.V. Seton-Williams chronicles the dramatic myths of the gods — from the cosmic struggles of Osiris, Isis, and Set to the solar journeys of Ra — with scholarly authority and an accessible, storytelling warmth that brings these ancient narratives vividly to life. The work also details the legendary exploits of pharaohs and heroes, illustrating how deeply myth and history were intertwined in the Egyptian worldview. Written with both the general reader and the enthusiast in mind, the tone balances academic rigor with genuine wonder, making the ancient world feel immediate and alive. This is an essential volume for anyone captivated by the gods, magic, and timeless human drama of ancient Egypt.
Author: M.V. Seton-Williams
Format: Hardback
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A rich treasury of ancient mythology and folklore, Egyptian Legends and Stories presents the most celebrated tales from one of the world's oldest and most captivating civilizations, drawing on millennia of sacred texts, temple inscriptions, and oral tradition. M.V. Seton-Williams chronicles the dramatic myths of the gods — from the cosmic struggles of Osiris, Isis, and Set to the solar journeys of Ra — with scholarly authority and an accessible, storytelling warmth that brings these ancient narratives vividly to life. The work also details the legendary exploits of pharaohs and heroes, illustrating how deeply myth and history were intertwined in the Egyptian worldview. Written with both the general reader and the enthusiast in mind, the tone balances academic rigor with genuine wonder, making the ancient world feel immediate and alive. This is an essential volume for anyone captivated by the gods, magic, and timeless human drama of ancient Egypt.