Jamie’s Wonder House

1. Purpose of MummificationAncient Egyptians believed that the soul continued to exist after death. Mummification was done for the following reasons: 1> To be resurrected in the afterlifeThe soul (Ka and Ba) needed to return to the body, so the body had to be preserved.If the body decayed, the person could not exist in the afterlife.2> To become like a godPharaohs and nobles wished to become div..

1. Sekhmet's Basic Description Sekhmet is the embodiment of feminine power and the goddess of war and revenge, depicted with the head of a lioness. In Egyptian mythology, it is said that the sun god Ra created Sekhmet to destroy the world, but later changed his mind and stopped her. Sekhmet was a fearsome goddess who brought diseases and disasters to humanity, but at the same time, she was also ..

1. Heliopolitan Creation Myth The Heliopolitan region in ancient Egypt, where the sun god Ra (or Atum) was central to religious practices, features an important creation myth. Atum's Self-Creation:Atum is known as the self-created god. Born from the  early state of Nun( chaos), Atum creates himself and  also gives birth to two children, Shu( air) and Tefnut(  humidity). Their union establishes t..

The Myth of Isis and Osiris :One of the most famous and significant stories in ancient Egyptian mythology, the tale of Isis and Osiris symbolizes life, death, resurrection, and eternal love. This myth is deeply rooted in the ancient Egyptians’ beliefs about the afterlife and the cycle of reincarnation.Main Characters :Osiris: God of the afterlife, symbol of life and rebirth. He was the first kin..