daughter of the gods: a novel of ancient egypt pdf

And now, along comes this fantastic novel of Ancient Egypt, Daughter of the Gods, about the life of Hatshepsut, an historical figure I greatly admire. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Now Ahura was the wife of Nefer-ka-ptah, and their child was Merab; this was the name by which he was registered by the scribes in the House of Life. Often considered among one of the most important ancient Egyptian gods, Amun was the divine entity who represented the air and the sun. More to come soon. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. It does not take her long to realize that she wants more than being a pharaoh's consort. In Greek mythology, Cronus, Cronos, or Kronos (/ ˈ k r oʊ n ə s / or / ˈ k r oʊ n ɒ s /, US: /-oʊ s /, from Greek: Κρόνος, Krónos) was the leader and youngest of the first generation of Titans, the divine descendants of Uranus (Father Sky) and Gaia (Mother Earth). I had the pleasure or reading her first book about Empress Theodora last year and absolutely loved it.. The inventive descriptions and vivid imagery is very reminiscent of Pauline Gedge’s writing style in the way the details add the stamp of authenticity to the tale and the fascinating way Thornton turns a phrase. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Before I get into my review, I have to tattle on myself a little. IV THE BOOK OF THOTH. Thank you! Daughter of the Gods: A Novel of Ancient Egypt Paperback – 25 June 2014 by Stephanie Thornton (Author) 4.4 out of 5 stars 91 ratings. Daughter of the Gods : A Novel of Ancient Egypt, Paperback by Thornton, Stephanie, ISBN 0451417798, ISBN-13 9780451417794, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Hatshepsut, an Egyptian princess, enters into a loveless marriage with her half brother,Thut, but when Thut suddenly dies, she becomes regent and must act as ruler over all of Egypt, despite her own personal feelings and need for love. 'daughter of Pharaoh') in the story of the finding of Moses in the biblical Book of Exodus is an important, albeit minor, figure in Abrahamic religions.Though some variations of her story exist, the general consensus among Jews, Christians, and Muslims is that she is the adoptive mother of the prophet Moses. I could feel the heat of the Egyptian son, see the glare of the waters of the Nile, and hear the chants to the ancient Egyptian Gods. Does anybody know if ARCs are available for this book yet. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. A Novel of Ancient Egypt, Daughter of the Gods, Stephanie Thornton, Berkley. I was quite excited to read this novel – I have always had a fascinating with Egypt, and especially the women pharaohs and queens. These are the foundations of civilization. Thou art the She wore the regalia and said she was the daughter of Amun. 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