Max Muller's book is a fundamental study of Egyptian mythology. The author traces the changes in the mystical consciousness of ancient man from the initial dark irrational animism and fetishism to the developed forms of religious myth. A strictly scientific approach, an overview of the extensive literature on each topic, accurate citations and a detailed analysis of the smallest details related to the most ancient magical rituals and rituals make the book an invaluable aid in the study of the history, religion and mysticism of Ancient Egypt.