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Amun

History; Egyptian history

A god who's cult centre was the temple of Amun at Karnak. He was considered to be king of all the gods and the the creator of all things.

Ammut

History; Egyptian history

A female demon, she is found in The Book of the Dead, She plays an important role in the Hall of Maat.

Amulet

History; Egyptian history

A charm worn by the living or placed on a mummy to ward off evil spirits or bring good luck.

Amarna

History; Egyptian history

The name given to the historical time period under the rule of Amenophis IV /Akhenaten. During this time period there were unprecedented changes in the government, art and religion.

Amenta

History; Egyptian history

The Underworld. Originally the place where the sun set, this name was later applied to the West Bank of the Nile where the Egyptians built their tombs.

Akhet

History; Egyptian history

This was the horizon from which the sun emerged and disappeared. The horizon thus embodied the idea of both sunrise and sunset.

Sarcophagus

History; Egyptian history

A stone container that usually housed the coffin and mummy. The surface was often inscribed with texts to assist the deceased in the journey through the underworld. One often finds the word ...