Egyptian Myth A Very Short Introduction 1st Edition by Ian Shaw 9780192854193 0192854194

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ISBN 10: 0192854194

ISBN 13: 9780192854193

Author: Ian Shaw

The complex world of Egyptian myth is clearly illuminated in this fascinating new approach to ancient Egypt. Geraldine Pinch explores the cultural and historical background behind a wide variety of sources and objects, from Cleopatra’s Needle and Tutankhamun’s golden statue, to a story on papyrus of the gods misbehaving. What did they mean, and how have they been interpreted? The reader is taken on an exciting journey through the distant past, and shown how myths of deities such as Isis and Osiris influenced contemporary culture and have become part of our cultural heritage. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Table of contents:

1 The myth of Egypt: imagined Egypts

2 Divine words: language and myth

3 The gods themselves: deities and myth

4 The beautiful moment: creation myths

5 Black Land, Red Land: the landscapes of myth

6 Lord of the Two Lands: myths of nationhood

7 The big fight: conflict and reconciliation

8 The eyes of heaven: pairs and sequences

9 Personal myths: myth and popular religion

10 The blessing of the mummy: the mythology of death

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