In silent stone, the mighty monuments of Egypt have preserved the mythology of one of the world's greatest civilizations. As well as great gods such as Ra, the creator of good and evil, Osiris, the resurrection god, and the evil Set, there were deities to represent every function of human life and every aspect of the natural world.

Lewis Spence here presents the reader with an authoritative guide to the ancient rituals and stories of the Nile Valley. He describes all the important legends from the earliest dynasties to the Graeco-Roman age, with a special emphasis on the black-and-white illustrations depict scenes from the tales, from sculptures and from fascinating archeological finds.

For students of myth and history, as well as the general reader, this book is an invaluable guide to Egyptian beliefs and culture.