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Open Up Your Egyptian Treasure Box! Enter a world where gods and goddesses bring about the most mysterious of worlds, where a lasting kingdom is formed and a legendary empire follows; where myths are told that echo throughout centuries and beyond: The treasure that is Egyptian mythology is an undeniable pleasure to read. Explore another world of ancient times, never to be forgotten. The motifs of the famous Egyptian tales are similar to that of many other mythologies: Magic is a handy way to explain the extraordinary; the heroes are larger-than-life, as they are quite literally the gods that bring about the nature of the universe; harrowing journeys are undertaken; the underworld is as real as this world, and the afterlife must be carefully prepared for; battles are fought and empires are forged. The Egyptians were one of the most successful empires in history, and their legacy survives because their traditions and texts were preserved in the most elaborate tombs created by civilization. We can see the Egyptian evolution from warring tribes, to a unified kingdom, to a triumphant and long-lasting empire through the thread of their treasure trove of myths and tales. This book can take you through that journey, beginning with an overview of the Egyptian peoples and cultures, and into an understanding of their pantheon of gods and goddesses, to beautiful and haunting tales of creation and ritual, and into a glimpse into who these peoples actually were via the stories they held dear. Some specific elements you will encounter: Some of the main gods of the Egyptian pantheon, with all their quirks and foibles The beauty of the devotion of Isis to the tragic god Osiris and their son Horus The lasting devotion to animal heroes--from Anubis the Jackal to Bastet the Cat One of the most complex and fascinating stories of Creation--Maat and Time The everlasting brilliance of the ultimate Sun God, Ra <li