Uncovering Egyptian Mythology: A Beginner's Guide Into The World of Egyptian Gods, Goddesses, Historic Mortals and Ancient Monsters. (Ancient History Books)

This is all the good, incredible, reverberating moments of Egyptian history and myth that you would have highlighted and remembered from a few years of seriously studying the subject. Who is it for? Writers!!! If you’re writing an Indiana Jones fan fiction set in Egypt? Then the chapters on Egyptian myth might crack your whip. For comic book writers there’s the 12 successive Gates to the underworld and the demons that defend them. Want to start tomorrow on a romance novel set the 1920s, the time of discovery of King Tut’s tomb? This book will you everything you need to know. If the book slips into horror the chapter on monsters or one on demons will open your casket. Etc.

Uncovering Egyptian Mythology is a well-written page-turner that’s highly imaginative and entertaining. Its captivating stories and vivid descriptions make the perfect beach or bedtime read. This book isn’t just about the pyramids, mummies, and ancient curses; it’s about gods, goddesses, monsters and creatures, sophisticated rituals, and engineering ingenuity. I appreciated that cats were treated like divine beings; I loved the stories about the creation myths, and that time was closely tied to nature. I like that the book “led us through a rich and vast world, encompassing unimaginable amounts of time, as well as marvelous amounts of space.”

This is a great book for those interested in Egyptian lore and mythology. Understand stories that predate history and revel in the themes of ancient peoples. One of the most complex and profound civilizations in human history was also one of the most mysterious. Let the author shed a light on Egypt to expose the forgotten secrets. A cool book just for the factoids and trivia. Brush up on your Egyptian!

There's a ton of information in here and the book is well-written and thorough. It reads more like a reference book than anything else - not that there's anything wrong with that, but I'd say this is more for people who want to bone up on their knowledge rather than those of us who are looking for a mixture of entertainment along with their facts.

I love the book. Two requests tho. Include pronunciation guides next to the god names and maybe add some illustrations. But overall, I love this book

Mythology in all its forms has always captivated me, and I like that this author has explored a wide range of mythologies. I read this just after finishing Uncovering Norse Mythology, and I wasn't let down. It's a fantastic book for learning about Egyptian mythology. Not only does it refresh our memories of classroom material, but it also provides extensive information about lesser deities, the realm of underworld ordinary people, and much more. If you enjoy mythology and ancient history, you'll love this book!

I'm always fascinated by these kinds of books, especially when they are well written and can pique my interest like this one does. One thing I learned from this book, and I found it especially interesting, is that historic Egypt does not have a monolithic mythology. The gods and myths vary from region to region and Egypt has at least four creation myths. Although, I wish the author would have included some graphics, well done!

Awesome