egyptian mythology

Alternates discussion of Egyptian mythology with sections on aspects of Egyptian civilization--including burial ceremonies, life on the Nile, food, and the role of animals.

Takes the reader on a tour of Egyptian mythology, beginning with powerful Ra rising from the waters of the Nile to create the gods of earth, sky, and rain through the curse of King Tut's tomb and the rise of Cleopatra, with Rami, Ra's beloved cat, highlighting Egypt's many cultural and technological advances along the way.