Egyptian Myths

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

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? ring shield knife lotus

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? Horus, the Infant It was Osiris, he had many other names according to the Egyptians and Greeks Anubis Horus, the Elder

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

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? Satis Tayet Qadesh Mehet-Weret

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