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

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

3 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

4 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

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