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