Egyptian Religion Chapter 3, Lesson 3
Ancient Egyptian Creation Story Click the link to see an example of how Ancient Egyptians believe the world was created.
Egyptian Religion Religion in Daily Life Belief in an Afterlife Pyramids
Religion in Daily Life Explained nature Gods controlled weather, death, sickness Different areas of Egypt believed in different gods West was the world of the dead
Belief in Afterlife Spirits of the dead went to a pleasant afterlife If bodies were preserved, the spirit would make it to afterlife Mummies were buried with items for the afterlife
Pyramids Created tombs for pharaohs Could take 20 years to build Barges carried stones for pyramids No wheels, so sleds, rollers, & levers were used