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.

Horus

History; Egyptian history

Falcon headed god. Horus was so important to the state religion that Pharaohs were considered his human manifestation and even took on the name Horus.