Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-217) and index.

Introduction -- Part 1. Disorder and creation -- The reigns of Kings Re, Shu and Geb -- The reign of King Osiris -- The reign of King Seth and the triumph of Horus -- Part 2. The mythic environment -- Dealing with the invisible in daily life -- Part 3. The trials of the Duat (a guide) -- Your judgment and life as an Akh -- Epilogue : the myth of ancient Egypt.

"This handy guide to Egyptian mythology explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the creation and evolution of the world and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypt's deities in the natural environment; the inventive ways in which the Egyptians dealt with the invisible forces all around them; and their beliefs about life after death."--Dust jacket.