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Encyclopedia of Mythical Creatures - Egyptian Mythology: An Illustrated Bestiary of Legendary Beasts, Monsters & Spirits from Ancient Civilizations.
Hardcover
Series: Mythology & Folklore, Book 11
ISBN13: 9786598808778
Publisher: Gargoyle Collective
Published: Oct 10 2025
Pages: 182
Weight: 1.94
Height: 0.63 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Unveil the Mythology of Ancient Egypt!
Journey beyond the desert sands, through sun-scorched temples and shadowed tombs, into the heart of eternity with the Encyclopedia of Mythical Creatures: Egyptian Mythology Volume. This beautifully illustrated bestiary unveils a civilization where lion-headed guardians, serpent gods, flame-breathing demons, and hybrid protectors stood between chaos and divine order - where every sunrise was rebirth, and every shadow held a soul's echo.
Discover Legendary Beings and Divine Mysteries:
From Ammit, the Devourer of the Dead, who waited in judgment beside the scales of Ma'at, to the coiling serpent Apep, embodiment of chaos; from the radiant Bennu Bird whose cry heralded creation, to the fiery lionesses of Sekhmet and the jackal-faced Shades of Wepwawet, each entry delves into the myths that animated the ancient Nile world. Rooted in funerary texts, temple hymns, and the Book of the Dead, this volume brings to life the creatures that guarded pharaohs, punished the wicked, and guided the souls of the worthy through the perilous Duat.
Stunning Artwork for Every Creature:
Each being is reborn through luminous Japanese-style watercolor illustrations, capturing both the majesty and dread of Egypt's mythic imagination. From the shimmering wings of solar beetles to the dark brilliance of serpent gods and underworld fiends, every painting radiates the mystery of a civilization obsessed with transformation and eternity.
Perfect for Myth Enthusiasts, Historians, and Fantasy Lovers:
Whether you are exploring the monstrous guardians of Ra, the sacred beasts of temple ritual, or the spectral spirits that haunted the thresholds of the afterlife, this volume offers a vivid, immersive journey through the most enduring mythology of the ancient world.
Inside this book, you'll find:
- In-depth profiles of legendary beings: Ammit, Apep, Mehen, Serpopard, Bennu, Tutu, Nehebkau, Shesmu's Wine Demons, Soul-Eating Beetles, and many more.
- Cultural insights into how Egyptian myths shaped funerary rites, temple architecture, moral philosophy, and the eternal struggle between Ma'at (Order) and Isfet (Chaos).
- Breathtaking illustrations that illuminate the splendor, symbolism, and terror of each creature.
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