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hieroglyphs
History; Egyptian history
The ancient Egyptian writing which used symbols based on animals, humans/gods and implements.
funerary cones
History; Egyptian history
Clay cones inserted above a tombs entrance with the name and title of the deceased.
Geb
History; Egyptian history
A god that is sometimes pictured with the head of a goose. Geb was called 'the Great Cackler', and as such, was represented as a goose. It was in this form that he was said to ...
khet
History; Egyptian history
This is a flame or fire. Fire was embodied in the sun and in its symbol the uraeus which spit fire. Fire also plays a part in the Egyptian concept of the underworld. There is one ...
funerary offerings
History; Egyptian history
Bread, beer, wine and other food items provided by mourners or magically, through inscriptions and pictures in the tomb.
fecundity figure
History; Egyptian history
Type of offering bearer rendered at the base of temple walls. They are shown bringing offerings into the temple. The male figures are often shown with heavy pendulous breasts and ...
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