Egyptian Myths and Tales - Stories of the Gods and Goddesses

This deluxe hardback anthology brings together incredible tales from Ancient Egyptian mythology, presented in a beautiful volume with gold gilded page edges. The world of Ancient Egypt is filled with fascinating stories of an immense pantheon of gods and goddesses, with their unique personalities, jealousies and conflicts. The names of their deities - Osiris, Horus, Anubis, Set - have echoed through the millennia and shaped the societies that came after. From tales of creation to revenge stories among the gods to folk tales featuring the ordinary subjects of the pharaohs caught up in extraordinary times, these stories are rife with intrigue and excitement and are sure to entertain every reader. This collection includes such tales as: • how men rebelled against the sun god Ra • the story of Isis and Osiris • the riddle of the Sphinx • the story of the two brothers Bata and Anubis Presented with a gold embossed cover design and gold-gilded pages, this edition is an incredible collection for anyone interested in Ancient Egyptian culture and beliefs. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibalin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature. Lewis Spence (1874-1955) was a Scottish writer and folklorist. He was a keen researcher into mythology and helped popularize the Mayan religious text the Popol Vuh. He wrote several books on Celtic, Egyptian and Mesoamerican mythology, as well as discussions of Atlantis and texts on the occult. This volume also includes stories by Donald Mackenzie, Frank Henry Brooksbank and James Baikie.