Birds and Animals in Ancient Egypt - Coloring Book

Hussein Bassir

LOVE AND RESPECT OF ANIMALS IN ANCIENT EGYPT. Ancient Egyptians loved and respected all kinds of animals and shared their magnificent world with them. They realized that animals were good to them and had a great ability to help them. Therefore, they revered animals and treated them well. Animals were distinguished by their ability to provide ancient Egyptians with many good things, such as milk and meat for meals and skins for protection from the harshness of the cold in winter. There was an unlimited kind of bond between ancient Egyptians and animals, so that the Egyptians regarded them as holy and gave them care and reverence because of the abundant giving, love, and sacrifice that animals had given to them. This wonderful illustrated book, by the famous Egyptian illustrator, Mr. Mohsen Abdel Hafiz, introduces kids to the fascinating world of animals in ancient Egypt.