Egyptian history

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Egyptian history

Atef crown

History; Egyptian history

Th crown was worn by Osiris. It is made up of the white crown of Upper Egypt and the red feathers are representative of Busiris, Osiris's cult centre in the Delta.

Apis bull

History; Egyptian history

The Apis Bull was sacred to Osiris. It was revered from the earliest times, through the Graeco-Roman period.

Ankh

History; Egyptian history

A symbol of life, resembling a looped cross. It was later adapted by Coptic Christians as their cross. Widely used as an amulet.

Anrosphinx

History; Egyptian history

One of three varieties of Egyptian sphinx, having the head of a man.

Criosphinx

History; Egyptian history

One of three varieties of Egyptian sphinx, having the head of a ram.

Papyrus

History; Egyptian history

A water reed once abundant in Egypt. It was processed into a form of paper used for important records.

Pharaoh

History; Egyptian history

The Egyptian king, the word meant "The Great House" which was the royal palace. Its first use in reference to the king can be traced to the New Kingdom.