Ancient Religions – Egyptian

Egyptian Religion

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This page has been created to support Year 10 Religious Studies students with their task on Ancient Religions.

Last updated 9 February 2022

Watch this video for a short introduction to Egyptian religion

Fiona Passantino. (2011, May 17). The Egyptian creation myth [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTy49JlgJZE&t=109s

Use these terms to search the catalogue, eResources or the Internet.

Ancient Egyptian religion
Ancient Egypt religion

Print Resources

Below is a small selection of print resources that include information about religion in Ancient Egypt. You can locate these using the shelf Call No indicated. You will also find more resources by searching the Library Catalogue using your keywords.

299.31 FLE
Fleming, F., & Lothian, A. (2012). Ancient Egypt’s myths and beliefs. Rosen.

eBooks

Top tip: Ensure you are signed into the Library Catalogue first so you can access these ebooks easily. See Ms Bright if you need further assistance.

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Christensen, W. (2014). Empire of Ancient Egypt. Chelsea House

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McCall, H., & James, J. (2002). Gods & goddesses in the daily life of the ancient Egyptians. Peter Bedrick Books.

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David, R. (2009). Handbook to life in ancient Egypt. Facts of File.

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Fleming, F., & Lothian, A. (2012). Ancient Egypt’s myths and beliefs. Rosen.

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Nardo, D. (2005). Mummies, myth and magic: religion in Ancient Egypt. Lucent Press.

eResources

Use your keywords to search the following eResources.

Select the High School Level and search for ancient Egyptian religion.

Websites

Search the catalogue for appropriate websites or use the websites listed below. If you search the Internet on your own, you will need to evaluate the websites using the CRAAP method.

Gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/gods/home.html

Muscato, C. (n.d.). Funerary beliefs, practices and temples in Ancient Egypt. Retrieved from Study.com

Religion. (2006). Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/empires/egypt/newkingdom/religion.html

Religion and gods in ancient Egypt. (2015). Retrieved from https://australianmuseum.net.au/religion-and-gods-in-ancient-egypt

Ruddell, N. (n.d.). Egyptian civilization – religion. Retrieved from http://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/civil/egypt/egcr01e.shtml

Ancient Egyptian religion. (n.d.). https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-hccc-worldhistory/chapter/ancient-egyptian-religion/

Mark, J.J. (2016). Ancient Egyptian religion. http://www.ancient.eu/Egyptian_Religion/

McCollum, D. (n.d.). Early religions in Egypt. Study.com

Videos

No late Fees. (2020). National Geographic Egypt Underworld Pathways To Eternity [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/gPjWrqLPFDE

Note: This video was produced in 1982.

Gwyn, J. (Producer). (2008). Ancient Egypt: deities and demons [Video]. Discovery Channel. ClickView.

References

Egyptian offering [Image]. (n.d.). Images guru. http://fxgallery.com/ancient-egyptian-peasants-religion.html