The Armchair Guide to World Mythology, Vol. 2: Egypt's Religion and Mythos

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Egyptian mythology has held fascination for the world for hundreds of years. From the Great Pyramids to the Valley of Kings, stories of untold wealth, horrible curses, and a past shrouded in mystery have brought adventurers to Egypt time and again. Egyptian mythology, perhaps more so than any other mythology, is inextricably bound up in its religion. An examination of the pantheon and the wonderful stories passed down the ages still thrills readers, and opens our minds to how the ancient Egyptians thought and lived. This volume of "The Armchair Guide to World Mythology" presents an overview of Egypt's most important gods and goddesses and the religion that has ruled one of the world's oldest civilizations.

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