Symbols and meaning
What is the most commonly worshiped animal in ancient Egypt?
Cat
Who was the Hawk god?
Re and Horus
What animal was Horus associated with?
What played a huge role in Egyptian culture?
Animals
What are no longer worshipped in Egypt but still highly respected?
Animals.
What other animals were highly worshiped in Egypt?
Birds
What did Bastet, the cat god, associate herself with?
fertility and protection
What was Horus the god of?
The Sky
What were animals associated with?
protection, nature, regeneration
What animal is still seen as sacred in Egypt to this day?
Cats
What did cats symbolize in Egypt?
protection/security
Was Horus or Re the sun god?
re
What did his left eye symbolize?
The moon.
Why were animals so important?
They were considered embodiments of the gods.
Why are hieroglyphics important for learning about Eygeption animals?
they allow us to learn about their beliefs.
What type of cats did Pharos keep?
Lions/tiger.
What animal was Anubis depicted as?
jackal
Who were considered Horus's embodiment on earth?
Pharohs
What would Egyptians do to honor animals and animal gods?
Preform sacrificial ceremonies.
Which 3 later civilizations did Egyptian animal gods lay a foundation for?
Greek, Roman, and Arabic.
What did keeping a lion represent?
power and strength.
What was Anubus' role?
assisting the dead
What was Horus associated with?
war and hunting.
What ritual would take place to preserve people and animals?
Mumification
Why do Egyptions today still believe in the power of animals?
There shown throught the homes history as powerful.