About this title: The complex world of Egyptian myth is clearly illuminated in this fascinating new approach to ancient Egypt. Geraldine Pinch explores the cultural and historical background behind a wide variety of sources and objects, from Cleopatra's Needle and Tutankhamun's golden statue, to a story on papyrus of the gods misbehaving. What did they mean, and how have they been interpreted? The reader is taken on an exciting journey through the distant past, and shown how myths of deities such as Isis and Osiris influenced contemporary culture and have become part of our cultural heritage.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780192803467ISBN:0192803468
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 160 pages. (150 pages) adopting a different approach to ancient egypt, this book aims to illuminate the complex world of egyptian myth. it explores the cultural and historical background behind a variety of sources and objects, from cleopatra's needle and tutankhamun's golden statue, to a story on papyrus of the gods misbehaving. numerous halftones, line drawings and text boxes (Paperback) read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780192803467ISBN:0192803468
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 174x111 mm. (160) the complex world of egyptian myth is clearly illuminated in this fascinating new approach to ancient egypt. geraldine pinch explores the cultural and historical background behind a wide variety of sources and objects, from cleopatra's needle and tutankhamun's golden statue, to a story on papyrus of the gods misbehaving. what did they mean, and how have they been interpreted? the reader is taken on an exciting journey through the distant past, and shown ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780192803467ISBN:0192803468
Description: New. Egyptian myths articulated the core values of one of the longest lasting civilizations in history, and myths of deities such as Isis and Osiris influenced contemporary cultures and became part of the Western cultural heritage. Egyptian Mythology: A V... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780192803467ISBN:0192803468
Description: New. Adopting a different approach to ancient Egypt, this book aims to illuminate the complex world of Egyptian myth. It explores the cultural and historical background behind a variety of sources and objects, from Cleopatra's Needle and Tutankhamun's gold... read more
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