Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt

"Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt" by Lewis Spence is a careful look at the old stories, culture, and religious ideas from ancient Egypt. The book tells how their beliefs changed over a long time and what the different gods and goddesses meant to them. It's a story for people who like history, old stories, and learning about ancient societies, especially those along the Nile River. The beginning of the book talks about how complicated ancient Egyptian religion was, explaining how their beliefs changed through the years; the author points out problems with how other experts have studied Egypt in the past, showing how tricky it is to group the many Egyptian gods and figure out exactly what they were like at different times. It's a story about how mythology, history, and culture came together to shape the religious life of ancient Egypt, and helps readers understand how these things fit together.