Novedades

From stories of resurrected mummies and thousand-year-old curses to powerful pharaohs and the coveted treasures of the Great Pyramids, ancient Egypt has had an unfaltering grip on the modern imagination. Now, in Egyptian Mythology, Geraldine Pinch offers a comprehensive introduction that untangles the mystery of Egyptian Myth.

Egyptian mythology, rich in symbolism, has long been viewed through the lenses of religion, power, and human relationships in ancient Egypt. In the 21st century, the rediscovery and reinterpretation of mythological figures, including the Egyptian gods, have allowed these stories to be read new perspectives that address themes of gender, power, and sexual fluidity. The rigid, patriarchal structure often projected onto ancient mythologies cannot be separated from the cultural visions that have predominated in traditional interpretations. The stories of Osiris, Isis, Set, and Nephthys reveal ...

Как развлекались, любили, воевали и умирали фараоны? Кто построил пирамиды и чьё лицо у великого сфинкса Гизы? Почему древнеегипетские богини постоянно выбрасывали детей в болото? В связи с чем у змея Хаоса Апопа — расстройство пищевого поведения? За что в долине Нила тебя могли замуровать заживо, и был ли там феминизм? Если ещё не в курсе — открывай и читай!