Become an Egyptologist: The Basics of Egyptian Mythology

Name: Become an Egyptologist: The Basics of Egyptian Mythology
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The third in the Egyptology series, this course serves as a guide to the Gods and Goddesses of ancient Egypt.

Created byJenell Diegor

Last updated 11/2016

English

What you'll learn

Be familiar with ancient Egyptian religion
Have a deeper understanding of ancient Egyptian mythology
Be familiar with the Gods and Goddesses that the ancient Egyptians worshipped
Be able to differentiate between the roles of some of Egypt's better known Gods and Goddesses

Course content

7 sections • 29 lectures • 2h 14m total length

Introduction1:05
A brief overview of what will be covered in this course.

Amun, Anubis, Aten, Atum7:14
This lecture introduces the gods Amun, Anubis, Aten and Atum.
Bastet, Bes, Geb, Hapi6:20
This lecture introduces the gods Bastet, Bes, Geb and Hapi.
Hathor, Horus, Isis, Khepri9:06
This lecture introduces the gods Hathor, Horus, Isis and Khepri.
Khnum, Ma'at, Nephthys, Nun6:45
This lecture introduces the gods Khnum, Ma'at, Nepthys and Nun.
Nut, Osiris, Ptah, Ra9:56
This lecture introduces the gods Nut, Osiris, Ptah and Ra.
Sekhmet, Set, Shu, Tefnut, Thoth9:41
This lecture introduces the gods Sekmet, Set, Shu, Tefnut and Thoth.
Extra Resources1:00
Short Quiz on Gods and Goddesses

Overview of this Section0:29
Ra and His Children8:12
This is the story about the creation of the world by the god Ra.
Isis and Osiris Part 19:37
This story is about Isis and her brother/husband Osiris - the first Pharaoh of Egypt and their interaction with their brother, the god of Chaos - Set.
Isis and Osiris Part 29:20
This story is about Isis and her brother/husband Osiris - the first Pharaoh of Egypt and their interaction with their brother, the god of Chaos - Set.
Isis and Osiris Part 33:10
This story is about Isis and her brother/husband Osiris - the first Pharaoh of Egypt and their interaction with their brother, the god of Chaos - Set.
Horus the Avenger3:00
This is the story of how Horus avenged his father Osiris.
Khnemu of the Nile2:00
This is the story of Khnemu, the god of the Nile.
The Great Queen Hatshepsut4:00
The story of the creation and life of Queen Hatshepsut.
The Prince and The Sphinx4:00
This is the story of how Thutmose had to answer the riddle of the Sphinx.
The Princess and The Demon10:50
The myth of the Princess of Bekhten.
Simple Quiz on Egyptian Myths

The Golden Lotus7:49
The myth of The Golden Lotus.
Teta the Magician9:03
The myth Teta the Magician.
The Book of Thoth12:00
The myth called The Book of Thoth.
Se-Osiris and the Sealed Letter14:00
The myth about Ramesses II's grandson Se-Osiris and the Sealed Letter.
The Land of the Dead6:00
The Land of the Dead Myth in PDF form.
The Story of the Shipwrecked Sailor5:00
The myth about the shipwrecked sailor.

Requirements

This course has a mixture of video, audio and ebook lectures
There are no prerequisites for this course
This course is not designed to replace higher education courses on ancient Egypt but rather to supplement these courses

Description

Are you a budding Egyptologist?
Do you have a passion for learning about ancient history and the ancient world?
Do you have an amateur interest in ancient Egypt?

Some took part in the story of creation. Others brought about blessings and protection while others were masters of the dead, the afterlife and the underworld. Creative, manipulative, ambitious and passionate.

These are the stars of Egyptian mythology.

In this course, we will discuss the different Gods and Goddesses that the ancient Egyptians worshipped. We will also be covering the mythological stories that had been passed down from generation to generation. Which of them is the God of writing? Who were the creators? Did Set have any success in overthrowing Osiris?

There will be short quizzes at the end of each section to test your knowledge about what you learned.

Take this course NOW and continue your path in Egyptology!

Who this course is for:

This course is for anyone interested in Egyptian mythology
This course is suitable for amateur Egyptologists
This course is suitable for students of Egyptology who are looking to supplement their academic learning

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 1min

Gods and Goddess7 lectures • 50min

Ancient Egyptian Myths10 lectures • 55min

Egyptian Religion Today1 lecture • 5min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

BONUS MATERIALS "STORIES"6 lectures • 54min

BONUS MATERIALS "GODS"3 lectures • 7min

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