Publisher's Synopsis
Let's travel back in time to learn about ancient Egyptian mythology!
Egyptian myths tell of gods who created and ruled over the lands of Egypt and the Nile. These gods ruled the sun, the moon, and the stars. They protected the souls of the dead as they traveled through the underworld. They rewarded the good and punished the evil. Some gods had a human form, and some had the bodies of humans and the heads of animals. Each of them has a story to tell.
Their stories can still be seen on the walls of tombs and pyramids. Museums around the world are filled with ancient Egyptian treasures and statues.
In this book, you'll be introduced to Ra, who created the world. Meet Osiris, the god of the dead. Learn about his wife, Isis, the goddess of magic and life. Each chapter is filled with exciting information about how these gods and goddesses influenced the ancient Egyptians' lives. Each chapter also offers fun facts and images of these amazing deities.
So, let's dive into Egyptian mythology and learn the answers to questions such as
- Why did some Egyptian gods have human bodies and animal heads?
- What was the Great Sphinx, and why was it built?
- Why did Geb, the god of the earth, have green skin?
- What happened when Ra traveled to the underworld?
- Why did the ancient Egyptians fear the Eye of Ra?
- Is there really a Book of the Dead?
- Why was the Nile River so important to the Egyptians?
Every chapter ends with an activity that will test your knowledge of what you've read. And best of all, this book is told in a kid-friendly way. Let's get started and explore the world of Egyptian myths, mighty shape-shifting gods and goddesses, and the afterlife!
