The Prince who knew his fate
By: an ancient Egyptian tale translated from hieroglyphs and illustrated by Lise Manniche.
Contributors: Manniche, Lise, ill.
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art/Philomel Books
Published: 1981
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 40
Subjects: Fairy tales.; Folklore -- Egypt.; Egypt -- Civilization.
Description: Retells the 3,000 year-old Egyptian tale of the prince whose fate, to die by a crocodile, a snake, or a dog, is decreed at his birth. Includes additional information about the background of the story and the civilization of ancient Egypt.