The Story of Nefrekepta from a Demotic Papyrus

The Story of Nefrekepta from a Demotic Papyrus by Gilbert Murray is a translation of an ancient Egyptian story written in demotic script. The story follows the life of Nefrekepta, a young man who becomes involved in a series of adventures and encounters with various gods and goddesses. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about life and love.

By Gilbert Murray · First published 1904 · Genre: Mythology, Fantasy, Adventure · 5 chapters · 8,680 words

First lines

SETNE KHAMUAS, son of RAMESES, / High Priest of PTAH, beneath his garden trees / Dwelt with his wife and children; wise was he / In Books of power and ancient Masteries.

And much he pondered on a tale they told, / How NEFREKEPTA, dead in days of old, / Held still the Book of HERMES which is THOTH / Hid in his tomb, and never loosed his hold.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Gilbert Murray
• Date: 1904 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mythology, Fantasy, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Tragedy
• Length: 8,680 words
• Structure: 5 chapters, 177 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Mythology — The narrative is deeply rooted in Egyptian mythology, featuring gods like Thoth and Ra, and elements such as spells and magical books.
• Fantasy — The story includes fantastical elements such as magic, enchanted books, and supernatural occurrences.
• Adventure — The plot revolves around a quest to retrieve a magical book, involving journeys, challenges, and encounters with mystical beings.
• Historical Fiction — Set in ancient Egypt, the story incorporates historical figures and settings, blending historical context with fictional elements.

Tags

ancient Egypt · Demotic script · papyrus · historical fiction · Nefrekepta · Egyptian mythology · literary analysis · cultural history · archaeology · ancient texts · storytelling · mythical narrative

Contents

• Introduction
• Ahure's Story
• The Book of Thoth
• The Contest for the Book
• Ta-Buvue, and the Return of the Book

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