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Egyptian Mythology Word Cloud 

Egyptians had their own set of myths, one of which is the story of Ra, who was created from chaos and organized civilization. The story of Ra is one explanation for the origins of the Egyptian world and the beliefs of its people. This was evident in their day-to-day life, architecture, and customs, in the way Egyptians built, worshiped, and communicated. In fact, each region of Egypt had its own hierarchy of gods, making various parts of Egypt unique to itself. Let's take a journey through Ancient Egypt to learn see just how the Egyptians lived, worshiped, and passed on their beliefs.

Essential Questions:

  • What do the Egyptians believe to be the most important?
  • How did the Egyptian culture view gods/goddesses?
  • What characteristics of Egyptian Mythology have persisted through generations?

Key Terms:

Pharaoh: the ruler of ancient Egypt; a king

Papyrus: the plant used to make paper in ancient Egypt

Sphinx: a creature that was thought to be half lion and half man

Hieroglyphics: the writing system used in ancient Egypt

Mummify: the way a dead person was preserved in wrapped cloths

Pyramids: structures used as tombs in ancient Egypt

Nile: famous river of Egypt

Sarcophagus: ancient Egyptian coffin

Afterlife: what Egyptians believed came after death

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