Egyptian history

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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.

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 have laid the egg from ...

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 terrifying aspect of ...

flagellum

History; Egyptian history

A crop or whip used to ward off evil spirits.

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 bulging stomachs, ...