The Ancient Egyptian "Tale of Two Brothers": A Mythological, Religious, Literary and Historico-Political Study

by Susan Tower Hollis

What is the meaning of this story from antiquity, so similar in form to the European folktale? The "Tale of Two Brothers" describes a rite of passage, telling the the nearly universal story of a handsome and chaste young shepherd who rejects seduction by a powerful older woman and, after many adventures, becomes king. The story of this shepherd, Bata, is intertwined with that of his brother Anubis who, deceived at first, is unceasing in his efforts...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0977409422
• ISBN13: 9780977409426
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Bannerstone Press
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"