Reseña del libro "Egyptian Mythology - Ancient Gods and Goddesses of the World (en Inglés)"
Egyptian Mythology - Ancient Gods and Goddesses of the World Table of Contents Introduction Ancient Egyptian Mythology: An Overview The Creation of the Universe and the Earth Major Gods and Goddesses Nun and Neith The Benben Stone, Atum, and the Bennu (Phoenix) Ptah Apep and Sobek The first family of deities: Shu, Tefnut, Geb, and Nut The Children of Geb and Nut: Osiris, Her-Ur (Horus the Elder), Set, Isis, and Nephtys Heru-Ur (Horus the Elder) The Eye of Horus and Ra The Vatican Obelisk The Author Publisher Introduction Ancient Egypt is one of the most prominent civilizations in history. The ancient pyramids alone have captivated scientists, historians, and globetrotters for centuries. This country developed one of the most advanced civilizations that have passed on a rich trove of marvelous works and invaluable knowledge to succeeding generations. Exceedingly bountiful indeed, that to this day, much of the pyramids remain subject for further scientific exploration. For the inquisitive mind, it is worth taking note that Egypt also appears in the Bible. Perhaps the most well-known passages are those within the stories of Jacob and Moses. However, the tie that binds the two nations and major world religions, reaches as far back as to Abraham. The Islam Prophet Ishmael was the first-born of Abraham, to Hagar. Sarah, Abraham's first wife, could not bear children and offered her Egyptian servant to him.
