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100	1		_aSpence, Lewis, _d1874-1955
245	1	0	_aMyths and Legends of Ancient Egypt
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2013-09-07
508			_aProduced by Madelaine Kilsby, Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEgypt -- Antiquities
653			_aEgypt -- Religion
700	1		_aPaul, Evelyn, _d1883-1963
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43662
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