* 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.
* 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.
Jason Colavito researches the connections between science, pseudoscience, and speculative fiction, with an emphasis on pop culture. He is the author of numerous books and blogs regularly about history, the supernatural, and popular culture. He is based in Delmar, New York.
Inhaltsangabe
Note on the Text Introduction 1. Ancient Testimonia 2. Why Are the Pyramids Not in the Bible? 3. Late Antiquity 4. The Early Middle Ages 5. Pyramid Legends in Medieval Islam 6. The Meaning Behind the Myth 7. The Translation of Pyramid Legends 8. The Romance of the Pyramids 9. The Great Mistake 10. The Curse of King Tut 11. Mummies in Outer Space 12. Race and Religion Conclusion Index
Note on the Text Introduction 1. Ancient Testimonia 2. Why Are the Pyramids Not in the Bible? 3. Late Antiquity 4. The Early Middle Ages 5. Pyramid Legends in Medieval Islam 6. The Meaning Behind the Myth 7. The Translation of Pyramid Legends 8. The Romance of the Pyramids 9. The Great Mistake 10. The Curse of King Tut 11. Mummies in Outer Space 12. Race and Religion Conclusion Index
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