Egyptian Mythical Creatures: All About Demons, Ghosts and Monsters in Mythology

Take a trip into the dark world of ancient Egypt, where gods walked among people and supernatural beings were everywhere. This detailed guide shows the scary demons, helpful spirits, and huge monsters that lived in one of history's most interesting civilizations. Learn about the terrifying guardians of the underworld who ate souls that didn't deserve to live, the protective spirits that kept evil at bay in the home, and the chaos snakes that threatened the very order of the universe. Find out about the holy animals that represented divine power, the shape-shifting beings that made it hard to tell the difference between life and death, and the magical beings that affected every part of Egyptian life, from birth to the journey to the afterlife. This book shows how these mythical beings affected Egyptian religion, magic, and daily life by using detailed descriptions from ancient texts, temple inscriptions, and funerary literature. From the depths of the Nile to the edge of the desert, from the halls of the palace to the passages of the tomb, meet the supernatural powers that ancient Egyptians both feared and worshipped. Great for people who like myths, people who study ancient civilizations, and anyone who is interested in the magical world of pharaonic Egypt.

Pagina's: 56, Paperback, Trident Books