The Legends of the Pyramids
| 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) |
Download or read book The Legends of the Pyramids 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. 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.
