Egypt: Myths and Legends by Lewis Spence
In Egypt: Myths and Legends, author Lewis Spence presents the reader with authoritative guide to the ancient rituals and stories of the Nile Valley. He describes all the important legends from the earliest dynasties to the Graeco-Roman age, with a special emphasis on the periods when the religious myths were formulated and the greater gods came into prominence. Forty-eight delightful black-and-white illustrations depict scenes from the tales, from sculptures and from fascinating archaeological finds.
For students of myth and history, as well as the general reader, this book is an invaluable guide to Egyptian beliefs and culture.
Format: Paperback | 370 pages
Dimensions (cm): 21.6 x 13.4 x 2.6 | 374g
Publication Date: 24 Mar 1994
Publisher: Studio Editions Ltd.
Imprint: Senate
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Illustrations note: b&w illustrations
ISBN10: 1859580475
ISBN13: 9781859580479
Condition: Good
A vintage book that has been read but is in good condition. Some minor damage to the cover including minor scuff marks and scratches, and some creasing on the corners of both the front and back covers, but no holes or tears. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing but no tearing. No pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text and no writing in margins. No missing pages.