These twenty stories include the great myths of Amen-Ra, who created all the creatures in the world; of Isis, searching the waters for her dead hus...
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Jan 19, 2012
Jacob
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For being composed "translations" of ancient myths and written over 40 years ago, the stories in this book are surprisingly easy to read. Some good background is provided both at the beginning and end of the book to help the reader understand more about ancient Egyptian culture, including a glossary and index of character names. The stories themselves are fairly short and bare bones, and require some active imagination to be more interesting. They seem like they are wide open for ac
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Sep 11, 2011
Frances
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Dec 22, 2009
Steven
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Decided to check these out after my recent trip to Egypt to learn more about the mythology. Interesting read, aimed more for children. Usually such tales have moral value and I was interested and disappointed that some rewarded the bad guys for their cunning and became 'buds' with the Pharoah. Interesting story that goes along with the Trojan War. The so-called Cinderella story's only similarity was that the Pharoah sent his men out to find the woman who's foot would fit the ruby-red slipper tha
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May 30, 2011
Samantha
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My favorite story in it was the girl with the rose red slippers. I like when there was a big crowd and a man saw the crowd and wondered what was happening, so he pushed through the crowd and saw a beautiful girl who was being sold into slavery. The man bought her and called her Rhodopis.
Nov 27, 2011
Dayna
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A classic collection of tales from Egyptian mythology and other stories of ancient Egypt. A charming introduction to Egyptian mythology and heroic tales. It even contains the Egyptian version of the Trojan War. A great little book.
Dec 12, 2011
Margaret
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These were entertaining and interesting stories from a fascinating period in history. I think this is one that you want to read and discuss with your children. Some of the stories have the bad guy winning and that sort of thing.
Sep 15, 2011
Chloe
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It was very interesting and a very satisfying for a person like me who loves to hear stories of ancient egypt, greek mythology, etc. It gave me many ideas and outlooks on how the Egyptian life was. My favorite god is probably Thoth, god of knowledge.
May 23, 2011
Tati
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A fun collection of some of Ancient Egypt's stories. Probably would be found a bit dry for some kids, though you'll find the book itself in the children's department, but definitely a good pick for anyone with Egypt lust. :)
Aug 08, 2009
Bunxena
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As a kid I wasn't really into Egypt quite as much as I was into Robin Hood/King Arthur and the Greek myths, but this was a good book nonetheless.
Oct 03, 2011
Rebecca
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the book is enhancing. especially to people who love history and/or mythology.
Jul 22, 2008
Betty
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This was my favorite book on all the the Egypt Reading List. These stories are the source to many of the folk tales I am familiar with. I love African Tales. The Tale of the Two Brothers - a tale from the past - enlightened me. I also liked the tale about Helen being in Egypt and sent her ka to go with Paris to Troy. The Trojan War was fought over a ka - the spirit of a person.
Aug 25, 2011
Sarah
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These tales are the GREATEST! These tales are funny and have morals in every single one. Please READ! This will make you think about your actions. I particulary like about when Se-Osiris showed the Prince about the spirit of the evil, rich man and the kind, poor man. Shows that the rich-level doesn't effect if you are nice or not. ☺
Jul 21, 2008
Austin
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Very entertaining to get into the world and culture of the Pharaohs. I loved the corresponding story of the Greek Princess and the Tale of Troy. It filled in some gaps, but then again, it's not very reliable considering it was drenched in magic, which made for a cool story, but not good historical fact.
Dec 31, 2011
Elena
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Fascinating reading for the most part, though a few of the stories are a bit dry. Amazing echoes of Genesis as well as Cinderella and the Trojan War. Similar in some ways to fairy tales from Europe but different in that evil is not always punished--probably a reflection of their pantheistic worldview.
Aug 05, 2008
Ashley
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Although it is incredible that the Egyptians came up with their religions and customs almost without any outside help, I did not enjoy this book about Egyptian gods and Pharaohs and myths and legends. *YAWN* I'm more of a Greek gods type of girl, sorry Amen-Ra. Stupid summer reading.
Jun 21, 2009
Gavin
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Some of the oldest stories in the world are retold here by Green. Reading through them, one can see that little has changed in several millenia. Humans are just as odd now as they ever were.
Aug 18, 2008
Allyson
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The author's retelling of classic myths and tales feel rough and scattered, like taking a jarring ride off road.
Apr 05, 2009
Madison
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My mom read this out loud to me and I think that was cool to be able to close my eyes and see it.
Feb 19, 2009
Ciera
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Amazing~I loved noticing the similariteis between the Greeks the Bible and the Egyptians.
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