Mashed Potatoes
God of mummification and protector of the dead.
Anubis
Container used to store internal organs during mummification.
Canopic Jar
Person who prepared bodies through mummification.
Embalmer
People from Nubia, south of Egypt
Nubians
Process of preserving a body for the afterlife.
Mummification
Belief in rebirth after death.
Reincarnation
Goddess of magic, marriage, and motherhood.
Isis
Stone coffin used for royal and elite burials.
Sarcophagus
Largest of Egypt’s pyramids, built as a royal tomb for Pharaoh Khufu.
Great Pyramid of Giza
Ruler of ancient Egypt, seen as both king and divine figure
Pharaoh
Ancient kingdom in Nubia; once ruled Egypt during the 25th Dynasty.
Kush
Sun god and creator deity in ancient Egyptian religion.
Ra
God of the afterlife and resurrection.
Osiris
Goddess and concept of truth, balance, and cosmic order.
Maat
Female pharaoh known for her peaceful reign and monumental building projects.
Hatshepsut
Young pharaoh whose intact tomb was discovered in 1922.
Tutankhamun
Early period of Egyptian history known for pyramid-building.
Old Kingdom
Early capital of Kush; known for its wealth and trade.
Kerma
Major river running through Egypt; vital for agriculture and trade.
The Nile
Monument with a lion’s body and a human head, symbolizing royal power.
The Great Sphinx
Vast desert surrounding Egypt, providing natural protection from invasion.
Sahara
Collection of spells and prayers for navigating the afterlife.
The Book of the Dead
Earliest type of pyramid, built in stacked layers.
Step Pyramid
Beetle-shaped amulet symbolizing rebirth and protection — associated with Egypt but found in Kush (indicating extensive trading between the two societies).
Scarab seal
God of chaos, deserts, and storms; often depicted as a rival to Osiris.
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