Ancient Egypt Webquest - Religion 2.2
Step #2.2 - The Religion of Ancient Egypt
Essential Question: How did religion play a significant role in Ancient Egypt?
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Anthropomorphic |
Gods were often associated with animals. Most gods and goddesses shared their characteristics or spheres with half human and half animal depictions. For example, Horus represented as 1/2 Human and 1/2 Head of Falcon. Sometimes the god will be represented as the animal without its human elements especially in jewelry. | 
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Mythology |
The Egyptians like many civilizations created stories and myths that explained the world’s beginnings, the laws of nature, and the soul’s journey after death included all of Egypt’s gods. Osiris, Isis, Anubis, and Horus are the subjects of one of the most well-known myths. | 
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