Egyptian+Myths

(By: Jenny Shaba) (Group Members: Jenny Shaba, Kyle Alsheskie, Julian Pierce, and Neal Weeratunga) Next Page: Egyptian Sacrificed & Resurrected Gods

=Overview=

It is a general agreement that the myths of all ethnicities are efforts of their people to enlighten others of the world in which they live. Inside the great heroic myths there are numerous mysteries of life along the Great Nile. The Nile River was the main source of life and income during that time period in that area. As you read these classic, most popular myths, be sure to recognize the inner morals and life lessons that they include. . [|Overview of Egyptian Mythology]



The Beginning - The Story of Creation
In the beginning, there was nothing but the chaotic ocean, Nun. This is where the seeds of life would come from. In the midst of all this water, the sun god emerged as Ra and gave birth to Shu and Tefnut with no help. Shu became the god of air and Tefnut became the goddess of moisture. Together, they produced Geb and Nut who became the earth god and sky goddess. These were all the components included in the physical structure of the world. Eons passed and Ra became tired, so the unthankful group of men ploted against Ra. As Ra found out about these plots he became angered and requested a council of all the gods. The gods then determined that mankind ought to be ruined, and Ra sent out the goddess Hathor to remove all humans. Hathor was very successful and slaughtered men by the tens of thousands. Then Ra took a softer line, and men were saved finally. But Ra was meticulously disgusted with the world and left into the heavens, leaving Shu in control. At this point in time the current world was established.

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Calendar Days of the Year
In opposition to the requests of Ra, Geb, the earth god, and Nut, the sky goddess, got married. Then Ra was very furious and wanted Shu to separate them immediately. Shu overpowered Geb and lifted Nut in the air, keeping them apart permanently. Nonetheless, Nut was pregnant, and Ra had declared that she would not be allowed to give birth during any month of any year. Seeing her predicament, the god of learning, Thoth, gambled with the moon for additional light and hence was able to include five more days to the official Egyptian calendar of 360 days. On those five days, Nut gave birth to Osiris, Horus the Elder, Set, Isis, and Nepthys, consecutively. Osiris became the incarnation of good, whereas Set became the embodiment of evil. Because of this, the two sides of evil and good were set once and for all.

Analysis
Egyptian mythology influenced much more than their kingdoms. Their beliefs were recognized far off Egyptian borders. For example, the ancient Greeks and Romans accepted a few of Egypt's gods and myths, properly customized to fit their societies. Many Egyptian traditions are carried on to today as well. Our 365 day calendar was because of them and has been great for our use ever since. For a long time many people followed their gods and goddesses and their way of life. It is amazing to see how advanced Egyptian beliefs and technology were that long ago.

=the Symbols =

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 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/adore2.gif width="28" height="50" caption="Symbol of Adore"]] ||= [|Adoration] (dua) - "Adore" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/akh.gif width="49" height="50" caption="Akh"]] ||= [|Akh] (akh) - "Effectiveness" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/ankh.gif width="18" height="30" caption="Symbol of Ankh"]] ||= [|Ankh] (ankh) - "Life" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/basign.gif width="49" height="50" caption="Symbol of Ba"]] ||= [|Ba] (ba) - "Soul" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/baboon.gif width="31" height="45" caption="Symbol of Baboon"]] ||= [|Baboon] (ian) - "Sun", "Moon" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/basket.gif width="75" height="22"]] ||= [|Basket] (nebet) - "All", "Lord" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/bow.gif width="68" height="27" caption="Symbol of Bow"]] ||= [|Bow] (iunet, pedjet) - "Enemies" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/brazier.gif width="28" height="45" caption="Symbol of Brazier"]] ||= [|Brazier] (khet) - "Fire" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/cartouche.gif width="38" height="20" caption="Symbol of Cartouche"]] ||= [|Cartouche] (shenu) - "Sun", "Pharaoh" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/cobra.gif width="25" height="45" caption="Symbol of Cobra"]] ||= [|Cobra] (iaret) ||
 * =  ||= [|Colors] ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/djed.gif width="18" height="45" caption="Djed symbol"]] ||= [|Djed Column] (djed) - "Stability" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/ear.gif width="17" height="30" caption="Symbol of Ear"]] ||= [|Ear] (mesedjer) - "Hearing" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/udjatsign.gif width="60" height="50" caption="Symbol of Eye of Horus"]] ||= [|Eye of Horus] (udjat, wadjet) - "Sun" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/feather.gif width="14" height="38" caption="Symbol of Feather"]] ||= [|Feather] (shut) - "Truth" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/gold2.gif width="70" height="35" caption="Symbol of Gold"]] ||= [|Gold] (nebu) - "Tomb" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/headrst2.gif width="53" height="35" caption="Symbol of Headrest"]] ||= [|Headrest] (weres) - "Sun" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/heart.gif width="30" height="30" caption="Symbol of Heart"]] ||= [|Heart] (ieb) - "Soul" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/kasign.gif width="39" height="31" caption="Symbol of Ka"]] ||= [|Ka] (ka) - "Conscience" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/knife.gif width="45" height="20" caption="Symbol of Knife"]] ||= [|Knife] (des) ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/isisknt2.gif width="20" height="47" caption="Symbol of Knot of Isis"]] ||= [|Knot of Isis] (tiet) - "Life" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/lapwing.gif width="45" height="30" caption="Symbol of Lapwing"]] ||= [|Lapwing] (rekhyt) - "Peoples" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/lotus2.gif width="44" height="40" caption="Symbol of Lotus"]] ||= [|Lotus] (seshen) - "Lower Egypt" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/menet.gif width="23" height="30" caption="Symbol of Menet Necklace"]] ||= [|Menet Necklace] (menet) ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/mtn.gif width="42" height="20" caption="Symbol of Mouintain"]] ||= [|Mountain] (djew) ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/nefer.gif width="15" height="45" caption="Symbol of Nefer"]] ||= [|Nefer] (nefer) - "Beauty" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/palace.gif width="30" height="44" caption="Symbol of Palace Wall"]] ||= [|Palace Wall] (serekh) - "King's Home" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/papyrus2.gif width="35" height="54" caption="Symbol of Papyrus"]] ||= [|Papyrus] (mehyt) - "Upper Egypt" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/phoenix2.gif width="51" height="50" caption="Symbol of Phoenix"]] ||= [|Phoenix] (benu) - "Sun" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/pool.gif width="45" height="21" caption="Symbol of Pool"]] ||= [|Pool] (she) - "Water" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/praise.gif width="29" height="45" caption="Symbol of Praise"]] ||= [|Praise] (henu) - "Praise" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/protect.gif width="11" height="30" caption="Symbol of Sa"]] ||= [|Sa] (sa) - "Protection" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/sail2.gif width="33" height="35" caption="Symbol of Sail"]] ||= [|Sail] (hetau) - "Breath" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/scarab.gif width="22" height="30" caption="Symbol of Scarab"]] ||= [|Scarab beetle] (kheper) - "Sun" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/sekhem.gif width="20" height="53" caption="Symbol of Sekhem Scepter"]] ||= [|Sekhem Scepter] (sekhem) - "Power", "Might" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/senet.gif width="73" height="25" caption="Symbol of Senet Board Game"]] ||= [|Senet Board Game] (senet) ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/shen.gif width="30" height="29" caption="Symbol of Shen Ring"]] ||= [|Shen Ring] (shenu) - "Eternity" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/sistrum.gif width="22" height="45" caption="Sistrum symbol"]] ||= [|Sistrum] (sesheshet) - "Placation" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/sky.gif width="59" height="23" caption="Symbol of Sky"]] ||= [|Sky] (pet) - "Sky" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/star.gif width="31" height="30" caption="Symbol of Star"]] ||= [|Star] (seba) - "Afterlife" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/swallow2.gif width="40" height="28" caption="Symbol of Swallow"]] ||= [|Swallow] (menet) - "Souls" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/tree.gif width="18" height="45" caption="Symbol of Tree"]] ||= [|Tree] (nehet) - "Life", "Rising Sun" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/vulture.gif width="29" height="30" caption="Symbol of Vulture"]] ||= [|Vulture] (neret) ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/was.gif width="15" height="51" caption="Symbol of Was Scepter"]] ||= [|//Was// Scepter] (was) - "Power" ||
 * = [[image:http://www.egyptianmyths.net/images/west.gif width="51" height="37" caption="Symbol of West"]] ||= [|West] (imenet) - "Afterlife ||

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