Egyptian mythology, Jim Ollhoff
Type
Label
Egyptian mythology, Jim Ollhoff
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Egyptian mythology
Oclc number
654814897
Responsibility statement
Jim Ollhoff
Series statement
World of mythology
Summary
Myths are a rich source of history. People use them to make sense of our world. Even before myths were written down, people told and retold the stories of the gods and goddesses of their homeland. Readers of Egyptian Mythology will learn the history of myths, as well as their deeper meaning. From the sun god Amon-Ra to the good king Osiris, this book helps kids understand the myths that shape and direct people's lives
Table Of Contents
The mighty myth -- Land of the pyramids -- The soul of Egypt -- Creation -- The sun god -- The origin of death and disease -- The good king Osiris -- Mummies and the afterlife -- Other gods and goddesses -- Magic
Target audience
pre adolescent