Copy for Fall, 2001 catalog

Covering the whole span of Ancient Egyptian culture (c. 3,200 BC to 400 AD), ABC-CLIO's Handbook of Egyptian Mythology is the only complete survey of Egyptian mythology available in English.  Along with a rich introduction to Ancient Egypt's geography, history and culture, it features:

• an illustrated A-to-Z section covering all the main deities, demons, and other characters in Egyptian mythology

• a timeline examining myths relevant to the six stages of the mythical history of Egypt, outlining the major events of each stage

• a historical overview of the full range of primary source material, including sources previously only available in foreign languages

A helpful glossary, lists of selected print and non-print resources, an appendix boasting a sampler of myths, and a map of mythical geography completes this unique book.