Egyptian Myths by Jean Menzies

Egyptian Myths

Jean Menzies

DK · Hardcover · August 23, 2022

A beautifully illustrated collection of 20 ancient Egyptian myths retold for children aged 7-9.

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Who it’s for
Ancient Egyptian gods and myths meet historical context in a richly illustrated collection.
Themes
Ancient Egyptian mythology, Egyptian culture and religion, Gods and divine conflict
Genres
African Myths & Legends, Ancient Civilizations, Country & Ethnic Folktales

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A beautifully illustrated collection of 20 ancient Egyptian myths retold for children aged 7-9. Delve into a world of monstrous creatures, magical spells, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in one of the world’s great early civilizations.

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From the creation of the world to the first pharaohs, this book charts the full sweep of ancient Egyptian mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. The enthralling stories introduce mighty gods and wicked villains, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the ancient Egyptians themselves. Learn how Ra fought daily battles to make the Sun rise, how trouble-making Set brought chaos to the kingdom, and how Osiris became the first mummy. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 20 enthralling new retellings of favorite myths as well as some you might not have heard before. Encourage your children to explore: - Over 20 fascinating Egyptian myths, covering famous classics and lesser known stories - Striking illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder - Stunning gold foil on the cover - A handy pronunciation guide listing all difficult-to-pronounce names for the reader’s convenience - Key reference spreads combining the appeal of a story collection with key reference information It’s time to dive into the Duat underworld, ride into the sky on the back of the heavenly cow, and discover the secrets of the pharaoh’s tombs. Egyptian Myths brings the world of ancient Egypt to life and is the perfect gift for children who love history and mythology. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not complete the collection! Discover stories from Ancient Greece like never before with Greek Myths, and uncover action-packed tales of extraordinary creatures and compelling gods, goddesses and more with Norse Myths.

Myths with Context

Ancient Egyptian gods and myths meet historical context in a richly illustrated collection.

Come here for

  • Gods, monsters, spells, and a sweep of Egyptian mythology
  • Storytelling paired with historical information and pronunciation help

Expect

  • Illustrated retellings alongside handy reference spreads
  • A mix of familiar and lesser-known tales

Where it sits

Ancient Civilizations44%
Country & Ethnic Folktales44%
African Myths & Legends42%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Ancient Civilizations
  • Historical Middle East
  • Myths & Fables
Authors
Jean Menzies
Publisher
DK
Published
August 23, 2022
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Ancient Egyptian mythology · Egyptian culture and religion · Gods and divine conflict
Reading lane
Ancient Civilizations