Curated OER
Egyptian Gods and Goddesses: Anubis
Anubis was god of funerary practices and mummification in ancient Egypt. Young scholars show what they know as they fill out a description of the god, what he ruled over, and his importance to ancient Egyptians. Tip: Find or make more...
Curated OER
Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Ancient Egypt Edition
"Who Wants to be a Millionaire" is a fun game to play and a great way to review any topic. Use this game to test content knowledge related to Ancient Egypt. Egyptian gods, structures, alphabet, and lifestyles are all tested.
Curated OER
Egypt - The Gift of the Nile
Complete with a timeline and details about different Egyptian gods and pharaohs, these slides can supplement a unit on ancient cultures or on African civilizations. Students will enjoy the easy-to-read bullet points and contrasting...
Curated OER
Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
In this social studies activity, students answer five questions about Maat, the Egyptian God. Students draw a picture and describe who he ruled over and his importance to the Egyptians.
Curated OER
Prayers for Paankhenamun
Students find out about key attributes, characteristics, and roles of ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses by writing a letter or a poem asking them to welcome an Egyptian to the afterlife.
Sacred Text Archive
Sacred Text Archive: Development of Religion & Thought in Ancient Egypt
This is the complete text of a book by American Egyptologist James Henry Breasted, published in 1912. It follows the evolution of Egyptian religion from belief in the god Osiris to the time of Akhenaton who tried to force monotheistic...
The British Museum
British Museum: Ancient Egypt
A comprehensive site on Ancient Egypt, including sections on the lifestyle, geography, religion, and politics of the country.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Amarna: Ancient Egypt's Place in the Sun [Pdf]
The Amarna Period of ancient Egypt only lasted about thirty years but it is one of the most remarkable periods in Egypt's history. It began when the pharaoh Akhenaten, who was married to Nefertiti, built the city of Amarna in honor of...
Other
Ancient Egypt: The Mythology
A wealth of information about Egyptian religion. It includes an encyclopedia of gods and goddesses, myths, folktales, and articles about religious practices and cultural centers.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Religion in the Lives of Ancient Egyptians
A good description of the religious practices of the ancient Egyptians along with a selection of images.
Other
Bradshaw Foundation: Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Sixteen Egyptian gods and goddesses are listed, accompanied by pictures and explanations of their roles.
Other
Ancient Egypt: The Mythology: Headdresses of the Gods
A useful reference chart showing simple drawings of the distinct headdresses of major Egyptian deities.
Able Media
Able Media: Ancient Egyptian Gods
Articles on 28 Egyptian gods and goddesses--includes the deity's symbols and manner of representation.
Other
Anno Urbis: The Gods of Egypt the Religion of Ancient Egypt
A lengthy excerpt on Egyptian religion from the book "Ten Great Religions" by James Freeman Clarke, published in 1899.
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Ancient Egypt: Ancient Egyptian Gods
Illustrated overviews of ten gods and goddesses worshipped by the ancient Egyptians.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: A New Look at an Ancient Culture: Egypt
Students can take a virtual tour of a collection of Egyptian artifacts, visit the sites of numerous archaeological expeditions, and learn a tremendous amount about the complex gods and goddesses of the Egyptian religion.
Other
Absolute Egyptology: Atum
Choose Atum from the list on the left, which links to a picture and some information on the Egyptian god.
Other
Absolute Egyptology: Isis
Choose Isis from the list of Egyptian gods and goddesses on the left. The site includes a picture and some information on the goddess. There is also a link that takes you to a page that tells the Myth of Osiris.
Other
Bbc: Egyptian Legends and Theology
A brief overview of the major beliefs and legends in Egyptian theology.
Able Media
Classics Technology Center: Ancient Egypt
Seven teachers created activities to help enhance the study of ancient Egypt. Appropriate for a variety of levels and learning styles. Includes world wide web resources.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Gods and Goddesses
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. The history of this world civilization.