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Comparative mythology

Mythology Creation Study Guide

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Mythology test 1 Study Guide Creation Egyptian Who was the primordial deity?-khepri How did the primordial deity begin creation according to this myth?-rose the primeval mound out of the nun, with Ra on top of the mound Who were the first male + female pair and what were they in charge of?- male: Shu- god of atmosphere female: Tefnut- goddess of cosmic order Why wouldn?t Geb + Nut separate?- too in love Who were the offspring of Geb + nut and what were their roles?- Osiris: 1st king of Egypt+ god of fertility Isis: goddess of magic healing Seth: god of desert+ chaos Nepthys: goddess of dusk +death What type of myth is this closest to?- emergence myths Egyptian- Ptah story Who was the primordial deity?- Ptah
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