Egypt Sacred Animals

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As we’ve studied, animals were very important to ancient Egyptians – some were considered sacred, while others were used for farming or other domesticated activities. Choose one animal listed below and post a discussion board essay about the animal’s purpose in ancient Egyptian art. IN YOUR OWN WORDS, describe what the animal represented, where they would be depicted in art scenes, what deity it was associated with (if any), etc. This post should be two paragraphs minimum.

Use this link as a helpful starting resource: http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/animalgods.htm

BaboonIbis
CatsLions
CattleOstrich
CobraPigs
CrocodileScarab Beetle
Falcon/HawkScorpion
FrogSnake
HippopotamusRam
HeronTurtle
JackalVulture

Students should make every effort to demonstrate in their responses that they have understood the assigned readings. Responses to peers should also be substantial and contribute to the discussion of the topic.

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Egyptian Sacred Animals – Outline
Thesis statement: The different sacred animals represented different gods and goddesses with
who the Egyptians believed that were in charge of different parts of nature and that they were
able to make their lives better and help them in any way. They, therefore, ensured that the sacred
animals lived a pampered life near the Egyptian temples as each was seen as a living form and a
different manifestation of the powerful gods and goddesses.
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Introduction
Cows as Egyptian gods


Running head: EGYPT SACRED ANIMALS

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