Meet mighty gods and wicked villains, and prepare for tales of heroic triumphs and heart-breaking tragedy. From the creation of the world, to the pharaohs chosen by the gods, these stories chart the full sweep of ancient Egyptian mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. With over 30 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in one of th. I am currently available for freelance work including social media consultancy the services I offer are listed here.Egyptian Myths: Meet the Gods, Goddesses, and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt (Hardback)īy Menzies, Jean Illustrated by Ponder, Katieĭelve into a world of strange creatures, magical powers, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian stories. Episodes include interviews with authors Pat Barker, Madeline Miller, Natalie Haynes, and Alexandra Sheppard. The podcast explores antiquity, from its history to its place in today’s world. In addition to this I produce the podcast That’s Ancient History, which is available on most major podcast apps.
My specialties are Greek literature, Athenian law, Greek Mythology, and the history of women in Classical Greece. In the past, I have completed both an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in classics at The University of Edinburgh. I recently obtained my PhD in ancient history from The University of Roehampton, where I have also taught various undergraduate courses. My first adult fantasy novel, The Flames of Albiyon, is out September 2nd 2021, and there may also be some more non-fiction projects in the works.
In 2020 I won the BAMB Breakthrough Author award for my first book, Greek Myths: Meet the heroes, gods, and monsters of ancient Greece, which was published by DK and is aimed at children aged 7-11. I am also an author, presenter, and as of 2022 Dr Jean Zacharski Menzies, PhD in ancient history! You might know me from my YouTube channel JeansThoughts where I've been discussing books, writing, studying, and ancient history since 2012.
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