Fun, fascinating and beautifully illustrated by Katie Ponder, it does a brilliant job of telling you all about the Egyptian gods and goddesses and I had a wonderful time reading it. Without doubt it could hold its own on any coffee table, as much as a classroom or bedroom bookshelf. Egyptská mytológia znie oveľa milšie ako tie ostatné - teda tie príbehy často končili dobre alebo s nejakým dobrým posolstvom. It would be easy to lose the thread of certain myths, with their convoluted narratives (and slightly older themes).

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. Absolutely stunning illustrations and a nice summary of some of the Egyptian myths and religiousity.I also liked how several of the gods and goddesses mentioned has profiles in the book to help identify their symbolisms and roles. With over 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in one of the world’s great early civilizations. I can’t quite put my finger on what it is with Menzies’ style but it doesn’t engage me at all (even though I enjoy her YouTube videos). DK Books - In Egyptian Myth, the sun was created when Ra (a god with the body of a man and the head of a falcon) hatched from an egg!

deities in the natural environment; the inventive ways in which the Egyptians dealt with the invisible forces all around them; and the trials and tribulations of the life hereafter. It’s time to dive into the Duat underworld, ride into the sky on the back of the heavenly cow, and discover the secrets of the pharaoh’s tombs. It might be aimed at children primarily but I learned so much on my read through - Egyptian mythology is more varied than I ever imagined and I’m glad I got to experience an intro here. DK’s Ancient Myths series presents engaging retellings of the myths for a contemporary audience – including both well-known classics as well as lesser-known stories.Please note that some countries may charge the recipient duties on the 'import' of parcels from time-to-time.

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.Egyptian Myths brings the world of ancient Egypt to life and is the perfect gift for children who love history and mythology. I’m tempted to sit here for the next 10 minutes or so to just flip through the pages and see the beautiful illustrations fly by and intertwine with one another. This handy guide to Egyptian mythology explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. Ein sehr interessantes Buch, das nicht nur einige Geschichten über ägyptische Gottheiten erzählt, sondern auch einen Überblick über einige diese Wesen gibt und erklärt, woher das Wissen über diese Gestalten überhaupt kommt.

Explore the ancient stories told by the Vikings in this exciting new retelling - it's the perfect introduction for kids aged 7-9 who have an interest in mythology. Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this thrilling compendium of goddesses and heroines.

Stellenweise fokussiert sich das Buch meiner Meinung nach jedoch etwas mehr auf Mythen über bekanntere Gottheiten, mir hätten auch Sachen über eher unbekannte Charaktere gefallen. Useful fact-files on the main gods are a valuable addition, and don’t worry about getting all the tricky names right either – there’s a handy pronunciation guide in the end notes!