Gods Of Ancient Egypt and Seasons Flashcards
Who is Hapi?
God of the Nile.
Who is Seth?
God of chaos.
Who is Isis?
Goddess of using magic spells to help people in need. Wife to Osiris and Mother to Horus.
Who is Ra?
God of the Sun. (Most important god of the Ancient Egyptians) It was believed he was swallowed by the sky goddess Alut, and was reborn every morning.
Who is Alut?
Goddess of the sky.
Who is Osiris?
God of the dead and the underworld. Brother/Husban to Isis and Father to Horus.
Who is Horus?
God of the sky. Well-known to be said as the ‘protector and ruler of Egypt.’
Who is Anubis?
God of embalming and the God of the dead.
Who is Thoth?
God of writing and knowledge. Ancient Egyptians believed that he gave them the gift of hieroglyphic writing. He was connected with the moon.
Who is Hathor?
Goddess of protection, love and joy. Wife to Horus.
What is Akhet?
The first season in Ancient Egypt. The flooding season from June-September.
What is Peret?
The second season in Ancient Egypt. The growing season. From October - February.
What is Shemu?
The third season Ancient Egypt. The harvesting season. March - May.
