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Which deity was primarily associated with the sun in ancient Egyptian belief?
Which deity was primarily associated with the sun in ancient Egyptian belief?
- Horus
- Re (correct)
- Isis
- Osiris
What was the primary function of the pharaoh in relation to the gods, according to the provided text?
What was the primary function of the pharaoh in relation to the gods, according to the provided text?
- To interpret the will of the gods
- To act as the intermediary between the people and the gods (correct)
- To create new gods and goddesses
- To act as a god on Earth
What was the role of the priests in the overall religious practice of the Egyptians?
What was the role of the priests in the overall religious practice of the Egyptians?
- They were not important to the religion.
- They created the myths.
- They acted as the pharaohs.
- They carried out worship in temples due to the pharaoh's absence in these locations. (correct)
According to the creation myth described, who were the parents of Geb (god of the earth) and Nut (goddess of the sky)?
According to the creation myth described, who were the parents of Geb (god of the earth) and Nut (goddess of the sky)?
Which of the following was a commonly featured characteristic of Egyptian gods?
Which of the following was a commonly featured characteristic of Egyptian gods?
Flashcards
Re
Re
The main Egyptian god, associated with the sun.
Pharaoh
Pharaoh
The leader who acted as a mediator between gods and people.
Osiris
Osiris
God of the dead and the afterlife in Egyptian mythology.
Shu and Tefnut
Shu and Tefnut
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Creation Myth
Creation Myth
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Study Notes
Egyptian Divinities and Temples
- Egyptians practiced polytheism, worshipping various gods and goddesses.
- Gods' powers and magic affected the human world.
- The main god was Re, Atum or Aton, sun god. Other important figures include Osiris (god of the dead), Isis (goddess of women), and Horus (god of the sky).
- Gods often had a mix of human and animal features, like Re with a falcon head and sun disc.
- Animals like crocodiles, hippos, and snakes were worshipped as manifestations of certain gods.
- Pharaohs acted as intermediaries between people and gods.
- Priests handled worship in temples due to the pharaoh's limitations.
- Rites were crucial to maintaining universe balance, and influenced events like the Nile flooding and seasons.
Creation Myth
- Initially, water and darkness existed.
- An elevation appeared, hosting Atum, the initial god.
- Atum spat, creating Shu (air god) and Tefnut (moisture goddess).
- Shu and Tefnut had children, Geb (earth god), and Nut (sky goddess).
- Their children include Osiris, Isis, Seth, and Nephthys
- This sequence led to human creation.
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