GERALDINE RACHEL. PINCH
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The complex world of Egyptian myths is clearly illuminated in this fascinating new approach to ancient Egypt. Geraldine Pinch explores the cultural an
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d historical background behind a wide variety of sources and objects, from Cleopatra's needle and the golden statue of Tutankhamun, to a papyrus story about the misbehavior of the gods. What did they mean and how have they been interpreted? Readers embark on an exciting journey through the past and discover how the myths of deities such as Isis and Osiris have influenced contemporary culture and become part of our cultural heritage.
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