The Star-Bearer: A Creation Myth from Ancient Egypt

by Dianne Hofmeyr

Book Overview

A five-thousand-year-old story. When the godchild Atum emerges from inky silence to begin his work of creation, he first conjures up the passionate gods of air and rain, followed by Geb, god of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374371814
• ISBN13: 9780374371814
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 11.0" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 4 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher

Customer Reviews

The gods of ancient Egypt

"The Star-Bearer: A Creation Myth from Ancient Egypt," by Dianne Hofmeyr and Jude Daly, is a visually stunning book. The text tells the story of the ancient deities of Egypt: Atum, the creator; Shu, the god of air; Nut, the goddess of the sky; and others. The text is accompanied by colorful, elegant illustrations that capture an epic feel. This is a good book for parents and teachers who are interested in introducing children to the creation myths of different cultures.