Egyptian Myths

Meet the Gods, Goddesses, and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt

Jean Menzies, Katie Ponder

$35

Hardback

In stock
Ready to ship

QTY:

English

Dorling Kindersley
02 August 2022

Age groups: children; Children's & Educational; History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA); Educational: History

Series: Ancient Myths

A beautifully illustrated collection of more than 30 ancient Egyptian myths retold for children

Delve into a world of strange creatures, magical powers, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian stories. With over 30 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in one of the world's great early civilizations.

From the creation of the world, to the pharaohs chosen by the gods, these stories chart the full sweep of ancient Egyptian mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. Meet mighty gods and wicked villains, and prepare for tales of heroic triumphs and heart-breaking tragedy. Learn how the sun god Ra wielded power over Earth, how trouble-making Set brought chaos to the kingdom, and how Osiris, Isis, and Horus became revered by their people. It's time to

dive into the Duat underworld, follow scuttling scarab beetles into pyramid tombs, and uncover the story behind mummification.

By: Jean Menzies
Illustrated by: Katie Ponder
Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 288mm, Width: 237mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 961g
ISBN: 9780241538739
ISBN 10: 0241538734
Series: Ancient Myths
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 02 August 2022
Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , English as a second language , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jean Menzies - Winner of the Books Are My Bag Breakthrough Author Award 2020 for Greek Myths. YouTuber. Research Student. Creative Producer. Writer. Presenter. Jean is currently studying for a PhD in women in Classical Athens. She runs a podcast about classics and mythology called That's Ancient History and regularly uploads to her Youtube channel, youtube.com/bookishthoughts, where she discusses literature and history. She has spoken about ancient history and mythology to audiences of all ages, and taught mythology and ancient history to university students.