Egyptian Religion Egyptians practiced polytheism Only exception was the brief rule of... Amenhotep IV (Akhenaton)

Egyptian Gods Amun Anubis Hapi Horus Aten Osiris Ra Thoth Isis Ma'at Sekhmet

Egyptian Gods In pairs, you are going to investigate some of the main gods in Egyptian culture. What you need to include: Translation of name Cult Center Attributes Representation Relations (if any) Picture of ONE god and ONE goddess

Taurt/Taweret “The Great Lady” Cult Center: Thebes and Deir el-Bahri Attributes: Protectress of pregnant women and infants – rebirth into the afterlife Representation: Pregnant hippo with human breasts, hind legs of a lioness, tail of crocodile Relations: Daughter of Ra