https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm A padlet on the varying and interesting aspects of Egyptian mythology en-us 2016-10-06 13:36:56 UTC 2024-12-01 01:36:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Moderncam.png ny_huds216 https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128806702 Polytheism is the idea that there are more than one God or deity that an individual or peoples worship and abide by. ]]> 2016-10-06 13:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128806702 ny_huds216 https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128808666

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_mythology

http://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/page/Egyptian+Mythology

https://youtu.be/-MQ5dL9cQX0

http://discoveringegypt.com/egyptian-hieroglyphic-writing/egyptian-hieroglyphic-alphabet/

http://www.123rf.com/photo_9897627_egyptian-hieroglyphs-on-the-wall.html

]]> 2016-10-06 13:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128808666 ny_huds216 https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128809198 an accumulation of myths and stories, told together to help understand the world and its creation, from the perspectives of ancient Egyptian ideals. ]]> 2016-10-06 13:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128809198 ny_huds216 https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128834215 The mummification process was pivotal in the proper burial and passage into the afterlife of Pharaohs and Queens of the time. It was thought that if the mummy isn't given a proper burial, they will roam the spirit world aimlessly until the end of time. While proper burial, allowed for a deity-like life in the afterlife amongst the Gods and Goddesses. ]]> 2016-10-06 14:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128834215 ny_huds216 https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128838924 Hieroglyphics are a form of written communication common of Egyptians during the time. It combines logograph (a type of character connected to a specific symbol or sound). They are gradually being deciphered over time. Examples of the deciphering is in the colorful image, and an example of full text is the tan colored image. ]]> 2016-10-06 14:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128838924 ny_huds216 https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128845080 2016-10-06 15:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128845080 ny_huds216 https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128849048 Pharaohs were raised to a pedestal of their own, often being treated as deities. Which why the mummification of their bodies were treated with such care and respect. ]]> 2016-10-06 15:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128849048 ny_huds216 https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128850441 Most were built to house the mummified carcasses of Pharaohs, their riches, and wives/companions. As of 2008, between 118 and 138 have been identified. With the largest and eldest, being The Great Pyramids in Giza. ]]> 2016-10-06 15:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128850441 ny_huds216 https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128853587 There are many Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt, the most important in most literature are Ra, Set, Isis, Anubis, Ma'at, Atum, and Amun to name a few. Most have odd shapes or features, because these features correlate to what they are the God/Goddess of. For Example Ra, who is the God of the Sun, wears a sundisk upon his head in one of his many forms. ]]> 2016-10-06 15:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128853587 ny_huds216 https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128860281 Animals played important roles in Egyptian culture, do to their varying connections to the deities and nature. The overall respect of animals was obvious in their ideals of worship and the afterlife. Egyptians were also very conscious of the characteristics of animals. This is apparent in sculptures and artifacts recovered with reverence to specific deities. ]]> 2016-10-06 15:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128860281 ny_huds216 https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128860451 Egyptian influence is incredibly prevalent in media, music, medicine and even astronomy. Arguably the idea of monotheistic religion, which was tried (unsuccessfully) by Pharaoh Akhenaton. ]]> 2016-10-06 15:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128860451 ny_huds216 https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128860476 The story of Ra is only one of them. It is believed by many Egyptians and is shown throughout their beliefs and rituals. ]]> 2016-10-06 15:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ny_huds216/qyb2cfunsfqm/wish/128860476