An Egyptian View of the World

Egyptologists and author Dr Garry J. Shaw introduces some major themes from ancient Egyptian myth - the subject of his new book The Egyptian Myths.

Which gods created the world according to the ancient Egyptians? How did they explain the sun's movements and its disappearance at night? In what ways did mythology permeate their lives? And what did they believe happened in the afterlife? Garry's new book is a handy introduction for the modern reader to the world of ancient Egyptian myth and legend.
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