Egyptian Myth & Legend

A beautifully illustrated early twentieth-century exploration of ancient Egyptian mythology and religious tradition by noted folklorist Donald A. Mackenzie.

Egyptian Myth & Legend examines the mythology, cosmology and religious beliefs of ancient Egypt, introducing readers to the stories of the Egyptian gods, creation myths and legendary traditions that shaped one of the world's earliest civilizations. Mackenzie places these myths within their historical and cultural context, drawing connections between mythology, early history and comparative belief systems.

Egyptian Myth & Legend contains a number of illustrations and plates, complementing the narrative and bringing scenes from Egyptian mythology vividly to life.

Bound in the publisher's striking decorative gilt cloth, richly designed with Egyptian motifs including temple imagery, symbolic figures and mythological ornamentation, Egyptian Myth & Legend forms part of the highly collectible Gresham mythological series issued by The Gresham Publishing Company.

An engaging and visually attractive introduction to the mythology and religious traditions of ancient Egypt.

Condition - Very Good

Decorative gilt cloth boards remain bright with light shelf wear and minor rubbing to extremities. Small chip and wear to the lower spine end as shown. Spine ends slightly softened with minor fraying. Gilt titles remain clear on spine and cover. Top edge of the text block gilt. Text block clean and sound with light age toning to edges. Internally clean overall.