Gods and Religion
Wooden jackal - Anubis
The Egyptians had countless gods and goddesses, who could each be worshipped in the home or in a temple. Temples were believed to act as a ‘house of the god’, and deities lived there in the form of statues and wall scenes. Gods could also take on the form of sacred animals, and Egyptian gods are frequently recognisable as part-human part-animal. The gods required a constant supply of offerings and prayers. Many small images of the gods in museums today were originally made as gifts for the gods.
Gods and religion Which animal is this god?
This lesson explores the different characteristics of the different gods and looks at why certain animals have been chosen to represent their features. Examples from the artefacts at the Manchester Museum help explain the concepts explored.
Gods and religion Who were the gods?
This lesson structures the research into who the ancient Egyptian gods were and provides examples from the artefacts and within the Virtual Reality experience to add leaners understanding.
