Egyptian Universe (Sheet 2)

Question 1

Myth of the Primeval Mound

Answer 1

Watery chaos called Nun. The void recedes with the rising of Tetanen, the primeval mound. Nefertem appears on the mound as a Lotus and life begins when Re sets upon the lotus.

Question 2

Heliopolitan Cosmogeny

Answer 2

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Question 3

Hermopolitan Cosmogeny

Answer 3

Myth related to the Ogdoad, the 8 gods of the city of Hermopolis. 8 primeval gods create an egg from which Re-Atum develops

Question 4

Memphite Theology

Answer 4

As the creator of the city Memphis, Ptah creates the world through conceiving creation in his mind and through speech

Question 5

Theban Theology

Answer 5

The god Amun creates the universe. Amun-Re is the king of gods and creator of everything

Question 6

Theology of the Aten

Answer 6

The sun disk, Aten, is the source of all life in the universe. Aten is responsible for creation and the continuation of life on earth

Question 7

Myth og Khnum

Answer 7

Ram-headed potter god, Khnum, created mankind on a potter’s wheel