Legends of the Egyptian Gods : Hieroglyphic Texts and Translations by E. A. Wallis Budge (1994, Trade Paperback)

Dover Publications, Incorporated

0486280225

9780486280226

127379045

Legends of the Egyptian Gods : Hieroglyphic Texts and Translations

368 Pages

English

Archaeology, African Languages (See Also Swahili), Folklore & Mythology, Ancient / Egypt

1994

Yes

Reprint

Foreign Language Study, Social Science, History

E. A. Wallis Budge

Egypt Ser.

Trade Paperback

15.3 Oz

8.5 in

5.5 in

Trade

93-049097

20

299/.31

Reprint

Nine of the most interesting Egyptian legends in hieroglyphic texts with literal translations on facing pages. The Legend of Creation, The Legend of the Destruction of Mankind, 7 more. 19 illustrations., Former Keeper of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities in the British Museum, E. A. Wallis Budge (1857-1934) was one of the great Egyptologists of the century and author of a host of books on ancient Egypt. For this collection, he carefully selected nine of the most interesting and important Egyptian legends and published them in hieroglyphic texts with literal translations on facing pages. The result is a wonderful sampling of typical Egyptian literature in the best and most complete form possible. This convenient edition enables students to study these ancient myths for their linguistic, literary, and cultural meanings -- all in one inexpensive volume. The legends included are: The Legend of the Creation The Legend of the Destruction of Mankind The Legend of Ra and the Snake-Bite The Legend of Horus of Edfu and the Winged Disk The Legend of the Origin of Horus A Legend of Khensu Nefer-Hetep and the Princess of Bekhten The Legend of Khnemu and a Seven Years' Famine The Legend of the Death and Resurrection of Horus The Legend of Isis and Osiris According to Classical Writers Any student of ancient Egyptian literature, language, or culture will welcome this classic compilation, enhanced with 19 illustrations from Egyptian art., 9 of the most interesting and important Egyptian legends in hieroglyphic texts with literal translations on facing pages. Included are The Legend of the Creation, The Legend of the Destruction of Mankind, The Legend of Isis and Osiris, and more, enhanced with 19 illustrations from Egyptian art.

BL2450.G6B83 1994