The Star-Bearer: A Creation Myth from Ancient Egypt
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A five-thousand-year-old story. When the godchild Atum emerges from inky silence to begin his work of creation, he first conjures up the passionate gods of air and rain, followed by Geb, god of the earth, and Nut, goddess of the sky. But earth and sky cling to each other, sharing whispered secrets and laughter, leaving Atum no room to complete his creation. So Atum has no choice but to force them apart, infuriating Geb and leaving Nut sad and lonely . . . until Thoth, the god of wisdom, takes pity on her. From an age-old explanation of how our starry universe came to be, Dianne Hofmeyr and Jude Daly have fashioned a dazzling and accessible picture-book introduction to Egyptian mythology.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0374371814
ISBN13:9780374371814
Release Date:March 2001
Publisher:Farrar Straus Giroux
Length:1 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 11.0" x 8.8"
Age Range:4 years and up
Grade Range:Preschool and higher
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The gods of ancient Egypt
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
"The Star-Bearer: A Creation Myth from Ancient Egypt," by Dianne Hofmeyr and Jude Daly, is a visually stunning book. The text tells the story of the ancient deities of Egypt: Atum, the creator; Shu, the god of air; Nut, the goddess of the sky; and others. The text is accompanied by colorful, elegant illustrations that capture an epic feel. This is a good book for parents and teachers who are interested in introducing children to the creation myths of different cultures.
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