Egypt 2 (3)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 polythesim | belief in many gods |
| Nile Delta | triangle shaped deposit of soil in lower Egypt |
| papyrus | long thin reed used to make writing material |
| Anubis | jackal headed god of mummification |
| Isis | goddess of magic and healing |
| Osiris | god of the underworld |
| Imhotep | architect who designed King Zoser's step pyramid |
| hieroglyphics | egyptian writing system using symbols |
| embalm | to prevent the decay of a dead body by testing it with preservatives |
| oblelisk | a tall 4 sided pillar that tapers to a point like a pyramid. |
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