Do Now What did the Egyptians believe happened to them after their death? What did the Egyptians believe they should do to make sure this happened to them? Bonus I am the god of the afterlife I am the god of mummification I am the god of wisdom and hieroglyphics I am the sun god
Writing down of your name very important
Egyptians believed in many gods and goddesses POLYTHEISM
Each god or goddess had a different role
Meet some more gods and goddesses
Egypt “Land of the Mummies” Why did the Egyptians mummify the dead?
Anubis: Jackal-Headed God of Mummification
Embalming Knife
Horus Canopic Jars Canopic Chest
Amulets Sacred Scarab Ankh Eye of Horus
Portrait Mask Finger and Toe Stalls
Coffins Sarcophagus
Funeral Procession
Opening of the Mouth Ceremony
Weighing of the Heart Ceremony Maat: truth and justice
Spirit of your Personality Ba Spirit of your Personality Book of the Dead Ka Person’s life force
Egyptian Tombs
Shabtis
Animal Mummies