Animals in Egyptian Mythology

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1. This animal was particularly important in Ancient Egypt for killing certain pests. These animals were the symbol of the goddess Bast. What common animal am I talking about? Spiders Cobras Cats Dragonflies

2. The ancient city of Hermopolis (Magna) is known for keeping this animal sacred. It is considered the symbol of the god, Thoth. What is this fairly common Egyptian animal? Ibis Falcon Jackal Scorpion

3. There have also been mummified animals found at a site near the Faiyum lake. The site takes its name from the worship of these creatures. They were a symbol of the Nile god, Sobek. What are these animals? Ducks Hippos Crocodiles Frogs

4. A very important symbol is this bird who is always associated with kingship in ancient Egypt. This animal was usually associated with the god Horus. Which bird is this? Eagle Falcon Vulture Egret

5. This animal was usually associated with the goddess Hathor. They both were symbols of life and motherhood. Which animal essential for Egyptian life is this? Pig Goat Cow Sheep

6. This animal often associated with the dead is this symbol of the god Anubis. Which is it? Vulture Jackal Mule Blow Fly

7. This Nile animal is one of the most ferocious in Egypt. The Egyptians hold that the first pharaoh of Egypt was killed by one of these animals. What is this dangerous animal? Crocodile Hippopotamus Cobra Lion

8. Ancient Egyptians associated Khepri, an aspect of Ra, with this animal. It was thought that Khepri would roll the sun up in the sky everyday, similar to the behavior of this animal. Scorpion Scarab Bass Camel

9. Another goddess closely associated with an animal is Wadjet. Her symbol is commonly found on headdresses. What animal is she associated with and does she take as her symbol? Falcon Cobra Cat Jackal

10. One last god is the god of the desert and chaos. This god was symbolized by an unknown animal. It is possible that this animal is purely mythological. Some have theorized that it is similar to an aardvark or an anteater. Some have even gone so far as to say that it was a rare animal that went extinct in ancient times. Which god is associated with this mysterious animal? Set Mentju Osiris Ptah