Explore the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, and Traditions of Egypt with this Guide to Egyptian Mythology

Geraldine Pinch's Egyptian Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Goddesses, and Traditions of Ancient Egypt is the perfect book for anyone interested in learning about the captivating history of one of the world's oldest civilizations. This book offers easy-to-read and easy-to-understand explanations of the gods, goddesses, and traditions of Ancient Egypt, making it a great choice for those looking to explore this fascinating culture. With its captivating content, this book is sure to provide an overall satisfying experience for readers.

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Geraldine Pinch's book, "Egyptian Mythology: A Guide To The Gods, Goddesses, And Traditions Of Ancient Egypt", provides an in-depth exploration of the fascinating mythology and traditions of Ancient Egypt. From the gods and goddesses of the pantheon to the rituals and customs of the people, this comprehensive guide offers readers an invaluable insight into the culture of this ancient civilization. With detailed descriptions of the gods, goddesses, and traditions, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history and culture of Ancient Egypt.
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  • Best Sellers Rank: #22 in Ancient Egyptians History#68 in Mythology #89 in Folklore & Mythology Studies
  • Folklore & Mythology Studies: Folklore & Mythology Studies
  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-0195170245
  • Customer Reviews: 4.7/5 stars of 1,473 ratings
  • Lexile measure ‏ ‎: 1290L
  • Item Weight ‏ ‎: 14 ounces
  • Ancient Egyptians History: Ancient Egyptians History
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: Oxford University Press; 1st edition
  • Dimensions ‏ ‎: 9.06 x 0.72 x 6.06 inches
  • Mythology (Books): Mythology
  • Paperback ‏ ‎: 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 0195170245
  • Language ‏ ‎: English

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LC: I enjoy this book very much. My knowledge to Egyptian mythology only limited to Mummy the movie and this book fills my childhood gap for the mystery of the book of the dead and the Imhotep story

United States on Nov 17, 2023

Jarin Jove: I've been reading this book on and off at my leisure and while I do believe that it is a valid introductory course to Egyptian mythology and I don't want to take away from the author's expertise; I must sadly point out a disappointing failing that is repeated in reference to how the Egyptian deities are related to food production and how they symbolize certain foods within Egyptian delicacies.

The author mistakenly refers to deities who produce "grain" as representing "corn" and "cornfields" but this cannot be, because corn was invented by Indigenous people in Mesoamerica approximately 10,000 or more years ago and are a scientific achievement of Native Americans with no influence from Egypt or the West. In some Indigenous cultures, corn is even represented as synonymous with human engineering through prayer or rituals such as in the Navajo Creation story's reference to the birth of Changing Woman and White-Shell Woman by the Four Holy People of the Navajo.

I know that may seem pedantic to some people, but I feel it is genuinely important for academic integrity that we correctly refer to what type of "grain" each of the Egyptian deities authentically represented...

United States on Sep 10, 2023

H. Mueller: The book shipped and arrived quickly, and was in great condition (as described).

United States on Jul 18, 2023

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United States on Jun 14, 2023

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Germany on Jun 12, 2023

Neil: After reading this i travelled to egypt and became the servant of osiris

United Kingdom on Nov 09, 2022

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United States on Aug 21, 2022

justine robinson: Filled with lots of valuable information. For me the beginning of the book was to dry and boring to read. It gets good towards the middle. However a good read for someone interested in Egyptian mythology

Germany on Feb 03, 2021

Lau: Nice informative book, I was a bit lost in the beginning as it did not start off as an easy read but since page 20 or so I really started enjoying it! Worth it if you want to dive into the subject a bit deeper or also for studying I presume.

United Kingdom on Jun 06, 2020

M. Lawton: Trying to get a little clarity into the bewildering belief systems of Ancient Egypt is not an easy task but Geraldine Pinch definitely nails it. With its multiplicity of deities whose attributes sometimes changed over the millenia, Egyptian mythology allows a variety of interpretations and too many books on the subject leave the reader more confused than enlightened. She is not dogmatic in her approach and offers various interpretations but doesn't beat you to death with her encyclopedic knowledge of the subject. I thought she hit the right balance and on occasions had some profound insights to offer.

Its probably not the book to get if you know nothing of the subject, nor if you've already graduated to reading Hornung or Assman. As the title implies, it is a guide to Gods and Goddesses and the traditions from which they arose. It is not a collection of stories like the Greek myths. There are stories and anecdotes but they are not a major feature of the book.

A good all round reference work that you'll keep going back to.

United Kingdom on Nov 19, 2009



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Total Reviews 27 reviews 117 reviews 733 reviews
Best Sellers Rank #22 in Ancient Egyptians History#68 in Mythology #89 in Folklore & Mythology Studies #30 in Ancient Greek History #62 in Ancient Roman History #91 in Cultural Anthropology
Folklore & Mythology Studies Folklore & Mythology Studies
ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-0195170245 978-1633887022
Customer Reviews 4.7/5 stars of 1,473 ratings 4.7/5 stars of 656 ratings
Lexile measure ‏ ‎ 1290L
Item Weight ‏ ‎ 14 ounces 13.3 ounces
Ancient Egyptians History Ancient Egyptians History
Publisher ‏ ‎ Oxford University Press; 1st edition Prometheus
Dimensions ‏ ‎ 9.06 x 0.72 x 6.06 inches 5.58 x 0.84 x 8.55 inches
Mythology (Books) Mythology
Paperback ‏ ‎ 272 pages 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 0195170245 1633887022
Language ‏ ‎ English English
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