02176cam a22003133u 4500 9411 UtSlPG 20260610133232.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Budge, E. A. Wallis, Sir (Ernest Alfred Wallis), 1857-1934 Legends of the Gods : The Egyptian Texts, edited with Translations Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-12-01 Produced by John B. Hare and Carrie R. Lorenz "Legends of the Gods" by Sir E. A. Wallis Budge is a collection of translated ancient Egyptian texts edited for those interested in Egyptology, authored in the early 20th century. The book presents vital insights into the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian religion, mythology, and literature through various legendary narratives, shedding light on the gods, creation, and mortality from an ancient civilization's perspective. The opening of this work introduces the purpose of the compilation and the significance of the various texts it encompasses. It begins with a preface explaining the collection's intention to provide accessible translations of seminal Egyptian text, assisting readers in understanding key aspects of the ancient Egyptians' worldview, such as their beliefs in gods like Khepera, Ra, and Isis, and their narratives concerning creation and resurrection. The text highlights the nature of these myths by detailing the profound relationship between gods and humanity, underscoring themes of life, death, and rebirth through vivid storytelling that brings a complex pantheon of deities to life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Egyptian literature -- Translations into English Mythology, Egyptian https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9411 51169 51169