Best of
Egypt

1980

Eyes Of Horus


Joan Marshall Grant - 1980
    When an adult, he joins a conspiracy known as the "Eyes of Horns, " which is dedicated to breaking the rule of fear and lifting the shadows of lust, greed, and cruelty from Egypt. When all effort to avoid war fails, it is Ra-ab who leads the "Eyes of Horus" into battle against the old regime and its evil priests.This is one of the most exciting of all of Joan Grant's "far memory" novels, richly recreating the glory of one of ancient Egypt's golden moments, and illustrating the principles and values of good government.

Ancient Egyptian Literature: Volume III: The Late Period


Miriam Lichtheim - 1980
    Bibliogs.

The Gods Of The Egyptians. Volumes 1 & 2: Studies In Egyptian Mythology (Kegan Paul Library of Ancient Egypt)


E.A. Wallis Budge - 1980
    A. Wallis Budge, is a complete survey of the religion and mythology of the Ancient Egyptians. Every significant religious figure is considered in depth: the primitive gods and Nome-Gods; Ra, the sun god; Thoth and Maat, Amen and Amen-Ra, Aten, Osiris, Isis, the foreign gods, and many others. Also covered are the Underworld, Creation, the Zodiac, and Sacred Animals and Birds. A number of Hieroglyphic texts with translations are included.

The Boat Beneath the Pyramid: King Cheops' Royal Ship


Nancy Jenkins - 1980
    with 150 illus. (13 in color), 8vo.

Egypt: The Eternal Smile: Reflections on a Journey


Allen Drury - 1980