Egyptian Myths

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1. What does Meretseger's name mean? 'She who is fierce' 'She who rules the cobra' 'She who loves silence' 'Lady of the Peak'

2. What was the name of the chaotic waters at the beginning of time? Answer: (nope, no hints this time)

3. Which of the following objects were said to have held great magical powers? shield knife lotus ring

4. In some mythical versions, Harmachis (Haroeris) was said to have been one of the children born to Nut and Geb. Who was he better known as? It was Osiris, he had many other names according to the Egyptians and Greeks Horus, the Infant Horus, the Elder Anubis

5. Who was the goddess of the dog star Sirius, according to the Ancient Egyptians? Answer: (6 letters)

6. Sometimes, a musician who was required to play for the gods in temples, was: Purified specially, by priests so that he/she was worthy of being in a god's presence Pharaoh himself A son or daughter of pharaoh, as only the royal were allowed to play for a god Blind, because no mortal could lay eyes on a god

7. There are 62 tombs in total, in the Valley of the Kings. True False

8. What do the Ancient Egyptian words, 'Hemet Netjer' mean? God's priests Wife of the god The High Priest Shrine of the God

9. Who was the goddess of weaving? Mehet-Weret Satis Tayet Qadesh

10. Besides the fact that he was a god, what did 'Sia' mean? Knowledge Order Nobility Peace