Egyptian Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Goddesses, and Traditions of Ancient Egypt

From stories of resurrected mummies and thousands-of-years-old curses to powerful pharaohs and the coveted treasures of the Great Pyramids, Ancient Egypt continues to have an unfaltering grip on the modern imagination. Now, in Egyptian Mythology, Geraldine Pinch offers a comprehensive introduction that untangles the mystery of Egyptian myth. Spanning Ancient Egyptian culture - from 3200 B.C. to A.D. 400 - Pinch opens a door to this hidden world and casts light on its often misunderstood belief system. Egyptian Mythology offers:
- A substantial A to Z section that covers the principle themes and concepts of Egyptian mythology as well as the most important deities, demons, and other characters
- A discussion of the nature of myths and the history of Egypt, from the predynastic to the postpharaonic period
- A timeline covering the seven stages in the mythical history of Egypt and outlining the major events of each stage, such as the reign of the sun god
- A wealth of illustrations
- A thorough subject index for fast and easy access to content
- A glossary of cultural and mythological terms
For anyone who wants to know about Anubis, the terrifying canine god who presided over the mummification of bodies and guarded burials, or Hathor, the golden goddess who helped women to give birth and the dead to be reborn, or an explanation of the nun, the primeval ocean from which all life came, Egyptian Mythology is the place to look.