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Which god is considered the most important in Ancient Egyptian religion?
Which god is considered the most important in Ancient Egyptian religion?
What animal is commonly associated with the goddess Bastet?
What animal is commonly associated with the goddess Bastet?
What was Anubis believed to do for the deceased?
What was Anubis believed to do for the deceased?
Which goddess was known as the mother of Horus?
Which goddess was known as the mother of Horus?
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What happens to Ra at the end of each day according to Ancient Egyptian belief?
What happens to Ra at the end of each day according to Ancient Egyptian belief?
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Which god is associated with the jackal symbol and was believed to look after all females?
Which god is associated with the jackal symbol and was believed to look after all females?
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Who is considered the embodiment of Horus and ruled over the Underworld?
Who is considered the embodiment of Horus and ruled over the Underworld?
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Which symbol is associated with the goddess considered the protector of the kingdom and god of fertility?
Which symbol is associated with the goddess considered the protector of the kingdom and god of fertility?
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What crop was blessed by the fertility god as per Egyptian beliefs?
What crop was blessed by the fertility god as per Egyptian beliefs?
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Which goddess was thought to be the daughter of Ra and was significant in Egyptian culture?
Which goddess was thought to be the daughter of Ra and was significant in Egyptian culture?
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Study Notes
Ancient Egyptian Gods
- Ancient Egyptians were very religious, with over 2,000 gods and goddesses.
- Many gods were depicted with the head of an animal and the body of a human.
- Each animal represented the spirit of the god.
Ra - God of the Sun
- Ra was the creator of the universe and life
- He was believed to be the most important god.
- Egyptians believed he died at the end of each day and sailed to the Underworld.
- He was replaced by the moon at night.
- His symbol was the scarab beetle.
Bastet - Goddess of Cats
- Bastet was the goddess of cats, protection, joy, and love.
- She was the daughter of the sun god, Ra.
- Bastet also protected pregnant women.
- Bastet was said to love music and dancing.
- She was believed to look after all females.
- Her symbol was the cat.
Isis - Mother Goddess
- Egyptians believed Isis was a protective goddess and the mother of Horus
- She was especially important because she was the mother of Horus, who was believed to be the living embodiment of the pharaoh.
- As a goddess, she was considered the protector of the kingdom.
- Her symbol was the tyet.
Osiris - God of the Afterlife
- Osiris was the god of the afterlife, the dead, and resurrection.
- He was also the god of fertility and life.
- He was married to Isis.
- He was the first mummy and was embalmed by Anubis.
- He ruled over the Underworld.
- Egyptians believed he blessed them with barley, an important crop.
- His symbol was the djed.
Anubis - God of Mummification
- Anubis was the god of mummification.
- He guided the souls of the dead to Osiris in the Underworld.
- In the Hall of the Dead, Anubis would weigh the hearts of the deceased against a feather.
- His symbol was the jackal.
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Explore the fascinating world of Ancient Egyptian deities with this quiz. Learn about the most important gods and goddesses, their symbols, and their significance in Egyptian mythology. Test your knowledge on figures such as Ra, Bastet, and Isis.
