Isis, the goddess of the dead, tricks Ra, the god of creation, into revealing his secret name so that she and her husband Osiris can become rulers of the earth.
""The Legend of Ra and Isis"" by Florence Farr is a retelling of the ancient Egyptian myth of the sun god Ra and his daughter, the goddess Isis. The story follows Ra as he grows old and weak, and his power begins to wane.
You will read the story of the world's creation, along with the adventures of the Egyptian gods and goddesses such as Ra, the sun-god; Hathor, the cow-goddess; and Thoth, the god of magic and the inventor of writing.
MYTHS OF THE PLAINS Wakan Tanka and the sacred pipe THE LAKOTA CREATION MYTH The Lakota account of the creation begins with the supreme being , Wakan Tanka ( Great Mystery ) , whose spirit was in the first god , Inyan ( Rock ) .
Complete Middle East Collection Steck-Vaughn Company. Holmes Steck - Vaughn WORLD MYTHS The Time of Ra Reviewer Abdullahi A. Ibrahim Fellow , Institute for the Advanced Study and Research of the African Humanities , Northwestern ...
This is because myths are captivating narratives of gods and heroes that are lost in the mists of time, handed down by word of mouth to the present day. They tell the origin of the world and the birth of humans and nature itself.
You will read more (or listen) about the experiences of Sinuh, the land of the dead they believed in, and the story of the doomed prince. I sincerely hope this book has sparked your curiosity and that you will give it a try.
Ra in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the ancient Egyptian sun god.
First, you will learn more about the story of Re. After that, you will learn about Se-Osiris and the sealed letter. And lastly, the story of the prince and the sphinx will be highlighted and explained.
The retelling of seven ancient Egyptian myths, placing them in context of their time and place in the world. In one of the stories Rhampsinitus built a stone house to protect his wealth.
Sunshine Myths and Legends: the Secret Name of Ra