Tales of Ancient Egypt (Puffin Classics)
These stories include the great myths - of Amen-Ra, who created all the creatures in the world; of Isis, searching the waters for her dead husband Osiris; of the Bennu Bird and the Book of Thoth. But there are also tales told for pleasure about magic, treasure and adventure - even the first ever...
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These stories include the great myths - of Amen-Ra, who created all the creatures in the world; of Isis, searching the waters for her dead husband Osiris; of the Bennu Bird and the Book of Thoth. But there are also tales told for pleasure about magic, treasure and adventure - even the first ever Cinderella story.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780140367164 (0140367160)
Publish date: August 1st 1996
Publisher: Puffin
Pages no: 256
Edition language: English
Long, dry, complex sentences make what would be kick-ass stories tedious and difficult to follow. The Egyptian take on The Iliad was particularly interesting.
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