How Long to Read Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria

How Long Does it Take to Read Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 3 minutes to read Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria by Garry J. Shaw

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This unique approach to Egyptian mythology takes readers on a tour up the Nile, stopping at the most famous monuments and vividly retelling the myths connected to each site. Join Egyptologist Garry J. Shaw on an entertaining tour up the Nile, through a beautiful and fascinating landscape populated with a rich mythology: the stories of Horus, Isis, Osiris, and their enemies and allies in tales of vengeance, tragedy, and fantastic metamorphoses. Shaw retells these stories with his characteristic wit, and reconnects them to the temples and monuments that still stand today, offering a fresh look at the most visited sites of Egypt. The myths of ancient Egypt have survived in fragments of ancient hymns and paintings on the walls of tombs and temples, spells inked across coffins, and stories scrawled upon scrolls. Illustrations throughout bring to life the creation of the world and the nebulous netherworld; the complicated relationships between fickle gods, powerful magicians, and pharaohs; and eternal battles on a cosmic scale. Shaw’s evocative descriptions of the ancient ruins will transport readers to another landscape—including the magnificent sites of Dendera, Tell el-Amarna, Edfu, and Thebes. At each site, they will discover which gods or goddesses were worshipped there, as well as the myths and stories that formed the backdrop to the rituals and customs of everyday life. Each chapter ends with a potted history of the site, as well as tips for visiting the ruins today. Egyptian Mythology is the perfect companion to the myths of Egypt and the gods and goddesses that shaped its ancient landscape.

How long is Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria?

Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria by Garry J. Shaw is 237 pages long, and a total of 60,909 words.

This makes it 80% the length of the average book. It also has 74% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 32 minutes to read Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria aloud.

What Reading Level is Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria?

Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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