Edfu

Question 0

Why was Edfu orientated N-S rather than E-W?

Answer 0

To show that Horus and Ra were two different Gods

Question 1

What art is important at Edfu to do with religion and ritual?

Answer 1

Horus Statues outside pylon gates

Contendings of Horus and Seth depicted in temple- good vs evi

Question 2

Why was there an avenue of Sphinxes?

Answer 2

They connect the temple of Horus at Edfu to the Temple of Hathor at Luxor

Question 3

What was on the Pylon gateway?

Answer 3

Decorated with reliefs- King smiting his enemies

Question 4

What is on the ceiling of the Hypostyle Hall?

Answer 4

Decorated with astronomical motive

Question 5

Where can Edfu be compared to and why?

Answer 5

Dendera- Relief are the same

Question 6

What did the contendings of horus and seth consist of?

Answer 6

The confrontations between Osiris’ brother Seth and his son Horus, assisted by Isis. Seen as good vs evil. Seth represented as a hippo

Question 7

Where was the relief of Horus and Seth and explain the significance of the Ra myth of Horus?

Answer 7

Inside the rebuilt area of the Ptolemaic period. Horus accompanied Ra on his journey of rebirth every day. On the way, he had many confrontations with his uncle seth, resulting in a last battle in which he was defeated. The significance of this is that the throne should pass to the son (Horus) of the deceased pharoah (osiris) and should be a smooth transition.

Question 8

Name the three main festivals:

Answer 8

• Opening of the year
• Contendings of Horus and Seth
• Wedding of Horus and Hathor

Question 9

What is the significance of fertility at Edfu?

Answer 9

1. opening of the year ceremony- rebirth
2. The nile ran along side it (primordial rivers)
3. The 36 columns represent the reeds
4. Birthing room
5. Marriage of Hours and Hathor
6. Meant to be built on the creation mound of fertile silt