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Ankh |
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The symbol for 'Key of Life' or 'Eternal Life'. |
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Ennead |
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The word Ennead is derived from Greek meaning a collection or grouping of Nine things. In this Case there are 9 deities:- Ra, Atum, Shu, Tefnut, Nut & Geb, Osiris, Isis, Set and Nephthys. Legend has it that these 9 deity's all came from a primeval mound at Heliopolis. |
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Memphis |
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Ancient Capital city founded by Menes / Narmer around 3000 BC, Memphis was located just south of contemporary Cairo its ancient name was Aneb-Hetch. |
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Nome |
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An adninistrative district. Egypt was divided into 42 nomes. |
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Nomarch |
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The Administrator of a Nome. |
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Waset / Thebes / Luxor |
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Ancient Egyptian name:- Waset / Thebes and is now modern day Luxor. |
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Ogdoad |
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Eight deities worshipped in Hermopolis (Nu & Nanuet, Huh & Hauhet, Amun & Amaunet, Kuk & Kauket) |
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Uraeus |
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A styalised Cobra usually attached to a crown or headress and used to denote Royalty. It represents the goddess Wadjet who was worshipped in Lower Egypt. |