Unit 4: Egyptian Mythology

Front

God of the Sky, defeated Seth, lost his eye, has a falcon head, leads the dead to the Underworld, connected to pharaohs

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Horus

Front

What is the name for the Egyptian form of writing?

Back

Hieroglyphics

Front

Collection of texts made up of spells or magic formulas, placed in tombs and believed to protect and help the deceased in the afterlife.

Back

Book of the Dead

Front

The chief and sun god of Egyptian Mythology

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Ra

Front

What two gods were married and the parents of the god Horus?

Back

Isis and Osiris

Front

What is the significance of the Book of the Dead in Egyptian culture?

Back

It contains spells and texts to guide the deceased in the afterlife.

Front

Who is the goddess of magic and motherhood in Egyptian mythology?

Back

Isis

Front

What animal is associated with the god Anubis?

Back

Jackal

Front

What does the term 'pharaoh' refer to in ancient Egypt?

Back

The title used for the rulers of ancient Egypt.

Front

What is the role of the god Osiris in Egyptian mythology?

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He is the god of the afterlife and resurrection.