Ancient Egyptian legends

audiobook

Ancient Egyptian legends

by Margaret Alice Murray

EN·~2 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
1

I THE PRINCESS AND THE DEMON

11:07
2

II THE KING'S DREAM

4:12
3

III THE COMING OF THE GREAT QUEEN

6:10
4

IV THE BOOK OF THOTH

15:23
5

V OSIRIS

13:55
6

VI THE SCORPIONS OF ISIS

4:44
7

VII THE BLACK PIG

3:01
8

VIII THE BATTLES OF HORUS

20:14
9

IX THE BEER OF HELIOPOLIS

6:53
10

X THE NAME OF RA

6:50

Description

Step into the world of ancient Egypt through a series of vividly retold myths that once echoed along the banks of the Nile. The author reshapes stone‑carved tales and papyrus scrolls into clear, flowing prose while preserving the distinctive metaphors that gave the original stories their power. Each legend is followed by concise notes that point curious listeners toward the scholarly sources behind the narratives, making the collection welcoming to both casual fans and dedicated students.

The opening tale, “The Princess and the Demon,” introduces a proud Pharaoh‑king, a dazzling royal bride, and the shadowy forces that stir in the twilight of his reign. As the king returns from foreign triumphs, his new queen, Neferu‑Ra, steps into the ceremonial heart of Thebes, setting the stage for intrigue and supernatural challenge. Listeners will feel the grandeur of temple rites and the subtle tension that hints at deeper, otherworldly conflicts waiting to unfold.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (140K characters)

Release date

2024-09-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Margaret Alice Murray

Margaret Alice Murray

1863–1963

A pioneering Egyptologist, archaeologist, and folklorist, she helped bring the ancient world to a wide audience and opened doors for women in archaeology. Her long career mixed fieldwork, teaching, and bold ideas that kept readers talking for decades.

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