Egyptian Mythology (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Illustrated EditionBy Lewis Spence
Length11h 40m
About this audiobook
Lewis Spence's Egyptian Mythology offers a lucid survey of the sacred narratives, divine genealogies, ritual ideas, and symbolic imagination of ancient Egypt. Moving from creation myths and solar theology to the legends of Osiris, Isis, Horus, Ra, and the underworld, Spence writes in an elegant, interpretive prose characteristic of early twentieth-century comparative mythology. The book belongs to a formative moment in popular Egyptology, when philological research, archaeology, and Victorian-Edwardian fascination with religion and myth converged. Spence, a Scottish journalist, poet, folklorist, and prolific student of mythic traditions, brought to the subject both literary sensitivity and a broad comparative instinct. His interests in folklore, occult symbolism, Atlantis, and the mythologies of Celtic and non-European peoples shaped his approach to Egypt as a civilization whose religious stories encoded moral, cosmic, and psychological truths. Though writing before many later scholarly revisions, he sought to make ancient materials intelligible to the educated general reader. This volume is recommended for readers seeking a historically important, readable introduction to Egyptian myth rather than a narrowly technical handbook. It will especially appeal to students of mythology, religion, literature, and intellectual history who wish to see how Egypt's gods and sacred stories were interpreted by an influential early modern popularizer.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (119)
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length11 hrs 40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 23, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Preface
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6Chapter I: Introductory
7Chapter II: Exploration, History, and Customs
8Chapter III: The Priesthood: Mysteries and Temples
9Chapter IV: The Cult of Osiris
10Chapter V: The Great Gods
11Chapter VI: Egyptian Literature
12Chapter VII: Magic
13Chapter VIII: Foreign and Animal Gods: The Late Period
14Chapter IX: Egyptian Art
15Analysis
16Reflection
17Memorable Quotes
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