The Legends of the Pyramids
Download or Read eBook The Legends of the Pyramids PDF written by Jason Colavito and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Jason Colavito |
| Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
| Total Pages | : 234 |
| Release | : 2021-08-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781684351497 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1684351499 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Legends of the Pyramids by : Jason Colavito
Book excerpt: * In the vein of the Prothero titles, which have sold well. * Well-researched book which traces the origins of popular myths surrounding the pyramids. * It examines Egypt from the point of view of pop culture and myth rather than academic history. * It is one of the first books to fully explore the influence of medieval Islam on modern myths of Egypt. * It connects stories from Classical Antiquity down to modern movies to show they are part of a continuous whole. * It includes discussion and translation of rare ancient and medieval texts almost never discussed in the West.
