Egyptian Myths: Meet the Gods, Goddesses, and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt (Ancient Myths)

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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. Ett plus i kanten är uttalsguiden i slutet av boken, jag går ofta dit för att kolla hur vissa ord och namn ska uttalas. Jean also runs the successful history podcast 'That's Ancient History' and YouTube channel 'Jean's Thoughts'. Independent reading practices emphasize the process of making meaning through reading, not an end product.

Again, this is a book aimed at children but even as a 30 year old I was sucked in by the information and tales presented. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 20 enthralling new retellings of favourite myths as well as some you might not have heard before. I particularly enjoyed the pages focusing on each individual god and goddess and the illustrations just bring it all to life.Das Besondere dabei, dass die Künstler sich an den ägyptischen Hieroglyphen und Zeichnungen orientiert haben und das Buch durch diesen Zeichenstil eine „ägyptische Optik“ erhalten, die ich sehr passend und ansprechend fand. Whilst some of the stories and characters will be familiar, there are plenty of lesser-known tales that are bound to deepen everyone’s understanding of this civilisation. Our mission is to foster a universal passion for reading by partnering with authors to help create stories and communicate ideas that inform, entertain, and inspire.

Passionate and rebellious, magical and wicked, what a fascinating bunch the gods, goddesses and pharaohs of ancient Egypt were! She has spoken about ancient history and mythology to audiences of all ages, and taught mythology and ancient history to university students.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. A very help full pronunciation guide helps with the language and special spreads throughout ensure readers have plenty of opportunity to access key ideas and themes. Packed with fun facts, amazing pictures, and quizzes, this book really will have children coming back for more! It might be aimed at children primarily but I’ve learned loads by reading it through, so really it’s great for anyone who’s interested in the mythology. This is a nicely presented book, packed with illustrations, that explores many of the gods and myths associated with the period.

Delve into a world of monstrous creatures, magical spells, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. It would be easy to lose the thread of certain myths, with their convoluted narratives (and slightly older themes). From the creation of the world, to the pharaohs worshipped as gods, this book charts the full sweep of ancient Egyptian mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. Delve into a world of strange creatures, magical powers, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian stories.Auch ist es für kindliches Lesen geeignet, bei dem Kinder zuerst das Buch durchblättern und stöbern und erst später die Texte lesen. My second read of the month was the fabulous new children’s book that Jean has released, this time on Egyptian Myths! There are names and stories as well as facts that readers will be familiar with alongside the completely new. Although I didn’t quite love it as much as the Greek Myths one (a personal preference - I find Greek mythology more interesting overall) I was still utterly intrigued by the tales told about the gods and goddesses of Egypt and its many pharaohs. As these charges are the responsibility of the recipient, please check the customs service in your destination country to see if charges are applicable.