🐍📜 Books That Bring Egyptian Mythology to Life

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If you think Egyptian mythology is just about pyramids and mummies, you’re missing out on a whole pantheon of wild stories. We’re talking shape-shifting gods, chaos serpents, underworld journeys, and magic that can literally rewrite reality. And the best part? There are books that make all of this totally readable and ridiculously fun.

Whether you’re a mythology fan or a casual reader looking for something fresh after Percy Jackson, I’ve got you covered.

🌞 Start with: The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan

While Percy Jackson covers Greek myths, this trilogy explores the ancient magic of Egypt—but with the same sass, humor, and high-stakes action you know and love.

📚 Main Trilogy:

  1. The Red Pyramid

    • Most Famous Quote: “Fair means everyone gets what they need. And the only way to get what you need is to make it happen yourself.”

    • 💔 “Our parents sacrificed everything for us.”

    • 🌟 “The most powerful magic of all is believing in yourself.”

  2. The Throne of Fire

  3. The Serpent’s Shadow

✅ Why it’s awesome: It’s a dual POV between siblings Carter and Sadie Kane—he’s serious and bookish, she’s wild and witty. Together, they tap into godly hosts, ancient spells, and magical relics to save the world from chaos (literally).

📘 Side Books You Shouldn’t Skip:

  • The Kane Chronicles Survival Guide
    A beginner-friendly overview of gods, creatures, spells, and Egyptian artifacts. Plus illustrations!

  • Brooklyn House Magician’s Manual
    Dive deeper into the world of the Kanes—perfect for fans who want to know more about nomes, path magic, and godly connections.

  • Demigods & Magicians: Percy Jackson meets the Kanes
    Three crossover stories where Carter & Sadie meet Percy & Annabeth! Yes, Greek and Egyptian magic collide.

    • The Son of Sobek

    • The Staff of Serapis

    • The Crown of Ptolemy

💡 Fun fact: These crossovers are canon, and yes, Sadie totally calls Percy a "moody seaweed brain."

📚 More Books on Egyptian Mythology (Beyond Riordan)

🐫 Egyptian Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Goddesses, and Traditions by Geraldine Pinch

  • A well-written introduction that’s easy to understand but packed with authentic details.

🔱 The Chaos of Stars by Kiersten White

  • A YA contemporary fantasy where Egyptian gods are alive, and the daughter of Isis and Osiris tries to live a normal life in San Diego.

  • Myth meets modern teen drama—surprisingly fun!

⚰️ Anubis Speaks! by Vicky Alvear Shecter

  • A funny and informative book told from Anubis’s POV. Great for middle-grade readers or anyone wanting a quick, snarky crash course in Egyptian mythology.

🏺 Why Egyptian Mythology Rocks:

  • The gods are dramatic shapeshifters.

  • Magic literally lives in words.

  • The afterlife is like a road trip with a giant demon crocodile.

  • There’s a talking baboon who eats cake. (Yes, really.)

It’s dark, it’s mysterious, and it’s seriously underrated. Egyptian mythology deserves as much love as the Greek and Norse pantheons, and these books make diving in easy and exciting.

Let me know if you want a post next on Hindu, Japanese, or Roman mythology! The gods are waiting. 😉

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