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Alphabetically arranged definitions present an overview of Egyptian mythology from the Predynastic period through the Roman period.

Apophis is threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness, and the Kanes are faced with the impossible task of having to destroy him once and for all. The Kanes' only hope is an ancient spell that might turn the serpent's own shadow into a weapon, but the magic has been lost for millennia. Nothing less than the mortal world is at stake when the Kane family fulfills its destiny in this thrilling conclusion to the Kane Chronicles.

Ever since the gods of ancient Egypt were unleashed in the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister Sadie have been in trouble. As descendants of the House of Life, the Kanes have some powers at their command, but the devious gods haven't given them much time to master their skills at Brooklyn House. Now their most threatening enemy yet, the chaos snake Apophis, is rising. If they don't prevent him from breaking free in a few days' time, the world...

Discusses ancient Egyptian mythology and its origins, the structure of the mythological world, and the gods, goddesses, and heroes featured in legend.

Retells nine tales of ancient Egypt, including the story of Ra rising from the waters of the Nile to create the gods of the earth, sky, and rain.

Recounts the religious beliefs of ancient Egypt, discussing various gods and goddesses and their attributes.

In order to recover her adventurer father, Marcy needs to answer the riddle of the Sphinx, so she seeks the help of the Egyptian gods, but it is up to her to complete the final task to rescue her dad.

As one of three Washington, D.C., fifteen-year-olds descended from Egyptian pharoahs and charged with protecting the world from evil forces, Dalila struggles to overcome her sheltered upbringing when she faces the evil Shaitan and tries to retrieve magic from him.