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

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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