Exploring The Life, Myth, And Art Of Ancient Egypt (civilizations Of The World)

This gorgeous book will give readers an engrossing introduction to the extraordinary culture of Ancient Egypt. Richly illustrated, the book reveals examples of the awe-inspiring pyramids, temples, glorious wall paintings, statues, and exquisite jewelry, and what inspired their creation. Written by distinguished Egyptologist Joann Fletcher, the book will captivate readers while showcasing the life, myth, and culture of this great ancient civilization. This gorgeous book will give readers an engrossing introduction to the extraordinary culture of Ancient Egypt. Richly illustrated, it reveals examples of the awe-inspiring pyramids, temples, glorious wall paintings, statues, and exquisite jewelry, and what inspired their creation. Written by distinguished Egyptologist Joann Fletcher, this narrative will captivate readers while showcasing the life, myth, and culture of this great ancient civilization. The creation Geography and history Osiris and Seth Egyptian religion Amun-Ra's nightly journey Burial customs The battle for kingship The pharaoh Thoth brings Hathor back The scribe The boating party Women and family life The magician Food and daily life The shipwrecked sailor's tale Trade and expansion How the blessed lived Life along the Nile Animals in Egyptian society. Describes the daily life, mythologies, arts, religious rites, and antiquities of ancient Egypt A light-hearted approach to the process of mummification in ancient Egypt.