"The Gods of Ancient Egypt: A Practical Guide" is a collection of descriptions and the fantastical tales of the pantheon of ancient Egyptian deities. While religion has served a purpose in societies since time began, no other ancient mythology has captured the modern imagination like that of ancient Egypt.The Gods of Ancient Egypt: A Practical Guide is an ‘armchair Egyptologist’s’ collection of the facts, certain of the myths, intriguing asides, tantalizing back stories and suppositions about the gods of the ancients.Readers will find out that the mummy of movie fame was actually a brain surgeon. And mummies aren’t the only subjects from ancient Egypt to make it to the big screen. The life and loves of the last pharaoh of Egypt Cleopatra was most famously portrayed by Elizabeth Taylor in “Cleopatra” (1962). The vulture winged headdress crown that Taylor wore represented the wings that goddess Isis was believed to have sprouted when she learned of the death of her husband Osiris. The Gods includes a bibliography and a handy glossary, as well as, there are a sampling line drawing illustrations. Compiled by a well-read armchair Egyptologist, the collection references the basis for many modern horror, fantasy, mystery, and new-age fiction. The Egyptian gods have captured the imaginations of scholars and readers alike. Tales of hawk-headed avengers, death battles between the brothers good and evil, Isis the goddess of love or a hippopotamus- protector standing upright, taking on all challengers –the stuff of ancient myths have mesmerized us all.REVIEWS Carolyn Scott's The Gods of Ancient Egypt; A Users Guide provides a delightful overview of one of the most amazing pantheons in the ancient world the realm of the Egyptian gods. Carolyn covers the spectrum of Egyptian gods ranging from Imhotep who started out as a living breathing man and was elevated to a god to Aker the god who had a lions head at both ends of his body! Try sneaking up on him and see what happens. For beginners they'll be introduced to a new world they never knew about . . . more experienced students will find facts that might have slipped their mind in this easy to use manual. This little volume is a delight to read and has something to offer everybody." Rick BaudéAuthor "A Heroic Odyssey: A journey through the incredible world of Greek technology"This is a fantastic read. What I have read is very informative and well researched. Until now I only knew the major gods: Osiris, Heather, Isis, Nepthys, Thoth (I portrayed him in a play), Horus, Anubis, and Seth. (This) book is a spectacular blend of myth and history, easy for any novice to understand. Reginald LockettAuthor “Good times & no bread,” “Where Birds Sing Bass,” and “The Party Crashers of Paradise.”