From Herodotus to The Mummy, Western civilization has long been fascinated with the exotic myths and legends of Ancient Egypt but they have often been misunders

Originally published: London: Bodley Head, 1967.

11 carefully chosen stories provide a revealing glimpse into the lives and culture of the ancient Egyptians. Intended for a general reading public as well as se

With contributions from leading scholars and detailed catalog entries that interpret the spells and painted scenes, this fascinating and important work affords

An authoritative guide to the Egyptian myths that sheds new light on an ancient way of understanding the world This survey of Egyptian mythology explores how th