Excellent Source for Study of Ancient Egypt

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	• Tales of Ancient Egypt (Puffin Classics) Puffin, 1996 - 256 pages average customer review:based on 8 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Excellent Source for Study of Ancient Egypt

This is a book of short stories translated from Egyptian hieroglyphics. Some of the oldest stories in the world are told in the three different sections: Gods, Magic, and Adventures. The subject matter may be too confusing for grade school children; Egyptian stories either follow a different pattern of plot development than we are used to or else some of it is lost in translation.

One of the fun things to look for while reading this book is similarities in these stories to ones with which we are more familiar. I found similarities to Biblical stories, a unique take on the kidnapping of Helen by Paris, and my daughter found Ali Baba in one of the stories.

This book will also shine some light on the very complicated Egyptian religion as well as what they considered to be a virtue or a vice. For example, they often praise cunning--a virtue praised again and again within these stories. Have you children see what they can summarize about Egyptian priorities from these stories.

Summary: Highly recommended home school book for pre-teens and teens which will add depth to their study of this ancient civilization. A Landmark Books classic.

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A really good book!

A kid's review: I really liked this book because it had a lot of adventure, trickery, and sorcery. One of the stories was about a thief. He was an architect who built a treasury that was "unbreakable." Only he could get through, and when he did he stole some of the gold.

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Tales of Ancient Egypt

This book is a simplistic view into the ancient beliefs of Egypt. Nicely written and very easy to comprehend and a quick read.

Great source on Egypt Mythology

This book is a translation into English of many Egyptian myths. It is a great learning tool for kids of any age, and especially great for homeschoolers who are using Story of the World for History.

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