Description
Book SynopsisA unique approach to Egyptian mythology that takes the reader on a tour up the Nile, stopping at the most famous monuments and vividly retelling the myths connected to each site.
Trade Review'I absolutely loved reading this book … Shaw has made Egyptian Mythology incredibly digestible, whilst linking it all to present-day Egypt in a unique and entertaining way. Any lover of Egyptian Mythology or travel (or both if you’re like me) needs to get their hands on this book' - @Kell_Read
'Shaw has made this the perfect companion to exploring the sites of Egypt by putting them in context with the myths of Egypt and the gods and goddesses that shaped its ancient landscape. His witty style also makes it easy to read and enjoy. A highly recommended read' - Timeless Travels
'An informative and practical guide to in-person travel … the beautiful presentation and well-researched but succinct approach also makes this a perfect companion for the armchair tourist' - British Museum Magazine
'This ambitious work clearly demonstrates the amazing complexity of Egyptian myth, legend, literature and belief' - Ancient Egypt Magazine
'Will appeal to even the seasoned Egyptophile, and it will be a welcome addition to the library of many armchair travellers' - Minerva
'In this handsome volume – elegantly written and beautifully illustrated throughout – Shaw succeeds in turning the reader into the traveller and engages a wide audience in a wonderous and often strange world' - Antiquity
Table of ContentsIntroduction
1. Aswan: Deities at the Edge of the World
2. Edfu: Revenge and Triumph at the Temple of Horus
3. Thebes – East Bank: Home of the Hidden God
4. Thebes – West Bank: Celebrating with the Dead
5. Dendera: Blood and Beer at the Temple of Hathor
6. Abydos: Necropolis of the Murdered God
7. Hermopolis: The Wisdom and Magic of Thoth
8. Tell el-Amarna: Doomed City of the Sun Disc
9. The Faiyum Oasis: Crocodiles and the Warrior Goddess in the Land of Sobek
10. Memphis and its Necropolis: Pyramids, Legends and the Creator God Ptah
11. Heliopolis: Rebellion and Astronomy at the City of the Sun
12. Bubastis: City of the Cat Goddess
13. Pi-Ramesses: Legends of Ramesses and a Home for Seth
14. Alexandria: Serapis, Cleopatra and Alexander’s Lost Tomb
Epilogue
