religion Flashcards

1
Q

polytheism

A

the belief in or worship of more than one god

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

pantheon

A

the collection of gods in a religion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

cult

A

a system of religious worship and devotion directed toward a particular god

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

syncretism

A

the amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

uraeus

A

the stylised, upright form of an Egyptian cobra, used as a symbol of royalty and divine authority

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

barque

A

a ceremonial boat that was used to transport gods

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

duat

A

the Egyptian underworld

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

isfet

A

disorder and injustice

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly