Myth and Symbol in Ancient Egypt

This book provides an in-depth exploration of Egyptian myths, particularly the creation myths and the myth of Osiris's death and resurrection.

It includes translations from the Pyramid Texts and Coffin Texts, offering insights into the religious mind of the ancient Egyptians.

The author discusses the complex system of symbols used in Egyptian mythology and art, and how these symbols are interconnected with the literature.

The book also includes a mythological scheme that puts various myths into a developing sequence and a list of gods, highlighting the central themes of Egyptian spirituality.