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Sobek was a god representative of the Nile crocodile. Egyptians would pray to him in order to be safe from crocodiles.

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The Egyptians are responsible for the myth that cats have nine lives. Atum-Ra would transform into a cat when he visited the underworld. He also had eight other children, which led to the myth.

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cat killing a serpent, tomb of Sennedjem

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Ancient Egyptians associated royalty with deities. Cleopatra III and IV were strongly aligned with the god Isis.

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Egyptian Mythology: Osiris Myth Animated

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The phoenix is a mythical bird that has a lifespan on 500-1000 years. It is said to have a beautiful plumage. Near the end of its life, it creates a nest of twigs. The bird ignites itself and the nest to produce a new phoenix egg. Therefore, it is considered immortal

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The name Anubis is believed to be a Greek creation rather than an Egyptian one. The Greeks combined Anubis and Hermes into Hermanubis.

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Ra is considered the first god in later generations of Ancient Egyptians. He is sometimes combined with other gods, such as Atum-Ra. However, the name Atum would be dropped altogether.

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Egyptian beliefs spread through trade, specifically the Silk Road. Its significant to other cultures is the concept of eternal life, benevolent deities, and reincarnation.

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Osiris is associated with nature and growth. He is sometimes painted green to symbolize this.

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Atum created himself from the void using his own thoughts and will. Atum made himself a mound to stand on in the emptiness of the void. He also created Shu, the god of air and Tefnut, the god of mist and moisture. Shu and Tefnut brought order to the world and produced more gods. Atum created mankind through his tears.