02131cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500390014326400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033250000310036850800630039952011620046253400450162465300250166965300220169470000290171685600430174599900170178843662UtSlPG20260610134013.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBL1 aSpence, Lewis,d1874-195510aMyths and Legends of Ancient Egypt 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-09-07  aProduced by Madelaine Kilsby, Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe  a"Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt" by Lewis Spence is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The work explores the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian beliefs, culture, and mythology, dissecting the evolution of their religious practices and the significance of various deities. The book likely appeals to readers interested in anthropology, mythology, and the historical intricacies of ancient civilizations, especially those focused on the Nile Valley.  The opening of the work introduces the reader to the complexities and nuances of ancient Egyptian religion, emphasizing how their beliefs evolved over thousands of years. Spence critiques previous Egyptian scholarship, highlighting the challenges faced by Egyptologists in categorizing the diverse pantheon of gods and the inconsistency in defining their characteristics across different periods. He notes the difficulties early Egyptians encountered in reconciling their myriad deities, presenting a narrative that promises to illuminate the interplay of mythology, history, and culture that shaped the religious life of ancient Egypt. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEgypt -- Antiquities  aEgypt -- Religion1 aPaul, Evelyn,d1883-196340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43662  c84501d84501