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Egyptian Myth
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Egyptian Myth (History)
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9780192803467 (10-digit ISBN: 0192803468)
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- Written by an expert but with the general reader in mind
- Thematically arranged
- Emphasizes diversity of source material
- Simply and concisely explains and illuminates a fascinating and complex world
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.
Oxford's Very Short Introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects--from Islam to Sociology, Politics to Classics, Literary Theory to History, and Archaeology to the Bible.
Not simply a textbook of definitions, each volume in this series provides trenchant and provocative--yet always balanced and complete--discussions of the central issues in a given discipline or field. Every Very Short Introduction gives a readable evolution of the subject in question, demonstrating how the subject has developed and how it has influenced society. Eventually, the series will encompass every major academic discipline, offering all students an accessible and abundant reference library.
Whatever the area of study that one deems important or appealing, whatever the topic that fascinates the general reader, the Very Short Introductions series has a handy and affordable guide that will likely prove indispensable.
Please note: As this series is not ELT material, these titles are not subject to discount.
1: The Myth of Egypt (Imagined Egypts)
Key object - Cleopatra's Needle
2: Words of the gods (Myth and Language)
Key object - The Metternich Stela
3: Millions of Gods (Deities and Myth)
Key object - Statue of King Amenhotep III with Sobek-Ra
4: The Beautiful Moment (Creation Myths)
Key object - The Shabaqo Stone
5: Everything Which the Sun Encircles (The Landscape of Egyptian Myth)
Key object - Coffin painted with underworld map
6: Lord of the Two Lands
Key object - Statuette of Tutankhamum as Horus the Hunter
7: The Big Fight (Conflict and Reconciliation)
Key object - Papyrus Chester Beatty I
8: The Cosmic Eye (Myth and Symbolism)
Key object - 'Sacred eye' Amulet
9: Personal Myths (Myth and Popular Religion)
Key object - Ivory 'Magic Wand'
10: The Return of the Mummy
Key object - Corn Mummy
Timeline of Egyptian History
Suggested further reading
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.
Key Features
- Written by an expert but with the general reader in mind
- Thematically arranged
- Emphasizes diversity of source material
- Simply and concisely explains and illuminates a fascinating and complex world
Series Description
Oxford's Very Short Introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects--from Islam to Sociology, Politics to Classics, Literary Theory to History, and Archaeology to the Bible.
Not simply a textbook of definitions, each volume in this series provides trenchant and provocative--yet always balanced and complete--discussions of the central issues in a given discipline or field. Every Very Short Introduction gives a readable evolution of the subject in question, demonstrating how the subject has developed and how it has influenced society. Eventually, the series will encompass every major academic discipline, offering all students an accessible and abundant reference library.
Whatever the area of study that one deems important or appealing, whatever the topic that fascinates the general reader, the Very Short Introductions series has a handy and affordable guide that will likely prove indispensable.
Please note: As this series is not ELT material, these titles are not subject to discount.
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