Egyptian mythology. Dutch language.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating and impressive mythology of the ancient Egyptians. In addition to the mummies and treasure-filled burial chambers in the pyramids, there are the many gods, heroes, monsters and legends that shaped their world. Atum, the first being, created Shu and Tefnut, who produced the sky goddess Nut and the land god Geb, who in turn produced Osiris, Seth, Isis, and Nephthys. Read about Egypt's complex creation myths, the Book of the Dead, and the development of pictographs and hieroglyphs that recorded many aspects of Egyptian life. Discover how animals in ancient Egypt such as cats, ibises, falcons, baboons and scarab beetles became sacred and how species such as the jackal, lion and Nile crocodile became intertwined with the gods. Death and the realm of the dead played a major role in Egyptian religion. This book pays attention to the special care of the ancient Egyptians for funerals, such as the weighing of the heart and the extensive rituals to bring deceased pharaohs to the afterlife, so that they can live on in paradise with Osiris. This beautiful book is the ultimate guide to the dark, complex and extraordinary mythology of ancient Egypt.

Author: Ariel Slick
Co-author: Fiona Baile
Size: 225 x 280 mm
Language: Dutch
Number of pages 256
ISBN13: 9789463596626