Egyptian Myths & Tales: Epic Tales

The Egyptian gods explained the effects of famine, harvest, floods, and death by creating a pantheon of gods that still holds our fascination today. This new book presents classic egyptological works with a new foreword, bringing the stories of the river culture to life, from the birth of creation by Ra to the murder of Osiris and the revenge of Horus. The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories, and Epic Tales collections highlight the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction, and mystery stories and are beautifully presented as a gift.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 22 August 2023
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

A captivating collection of epic tales, curated within the stunning gold-foiled and embossed hardback Flame Tree series, unveils the rich tapestry of Egyptian mythology. Through their imaginative storytelling, the ancient Egyptians sought to explain the enigmatic consequences of famine, harvest, floods, and death, crafting a pantheon of gods that continues to captivate our imagination to this day. The legends of Ancient Egypt are intricately intertwined with the ebb and flow of the Nile, rendering this new book a captivating exploration of the river culture. Presented alongside classic egyptological works, accompanied by a fresh foreword, it brings the captivating stories of the Nile to life, spanning from the birth of creation under the radiant guidance of Ra, the sun god, to the tragic assassination of Osiris and the vengeful retaliation of Horus. Within these pages, we are granted glimpses into the realm of the underworld and the afterlife, as the pharaohs of Egypt claimed their lineage from the divine beings both revered and shaped by the people of Egypt. This remarkable era, when humankind embarked on the shaping of the world around them, finds its echo in the pages of this captivating narrative.

Weight: 768g
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804175880