Egyptian Mythology by Ions, Veronica - 1968

Paul Hamlyn Publishing Group, 1968. 1st edition. Hardcover. Fine. "The early dwellers of the Nile valley made their gods of the creatures that affected their daily lives, and during the 4000 years of ancient Egypt these gods were transformed. Some kept their orginal character while others, though still associated with the original concept, developed into formidable figures that also embraced the sun and the sky, the life after death, the life-giving Nile, and the needs and emotions which attend the different stages of existence. Egyptian myth is depicted in great detail in Egypt's celebrated art, and this has been drawn on to add a rich and illuminating feature to a book which gives an original and comprehensive guide to a subject of ageless interest."" [Dust Jacket] 24 color plates; over 100 black-and-white photographs. Owner inscription. Larger format.1ST THUS EDITION.