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FACTS: 10 Facts About King NARMER

by Scott Peters, author of Secret of the Egyptian Curse and Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll

The King known as Pharaoh Narmer
Exact details about King Narmer are sometimes vague and lost or confused in the mists of time. 
Here are ten facts that we know right now:King Narmer (First Dynasty, c. 3150 BCE) reigned during the Early Dynastic Period. Narmer may also be the same person as Menes. Menes may simply be Narmer's honorific title. Menes means "He who endures."King Narme...

ACTIVITY: Ancient Egypt Quiz ~ Match Cards Online!

Can you identify and match the following items? Words and images include cataracts, delta, pharaoh, mummies, Khufu, Middle Kingdom, and more! How fast can you make a match? The timer is counting down . . .

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Wallis Budge's Hieroglyphic Dictionary

by Scott Peters, author ofSecret of the Egyptian CurseandMystery of the Egyptian Scroll


Wallis Budge (1857 – 1934) and his collection of Egyptian works.
Want to know how to write a word in hieroglyphics?Wallis Budge's Hieroglyphic dictionary can tell you how.
What is Wallis Budge's Hieroglyphic Dictionary?
Wallis Budge's Egyptian Hieroglyphic Dictionarycontains over 25,000 translated ancient Egyptian words and terms. Published in 1920,each entry includes the hieroglyphic word, the wor...

Wallis Budge's Egyptian HIEROGLYPHIC DICTIONARY

Wallis Budge (1857 – 1934) and his collection of Egyptian works.
What is Wallis Budge's Hieroglyphic Dictionary?
Wallis Budge's Egyptian Hieroglyphic Dictionarycontains over 25,000 translated ancient Egyptian words and terms. Published in 1920,each entry includes the hieroglyphic word, the word's transliteration, and the English word.
The book was published in two volumes inLondon, England by John Murray. Not only is it a work of historic significance, the dictionary is a great achie...

Water, Boat, Mighty, and Mountain in Egyptian Hieroglyphics

Have you ever wondered how to write the word water in Egyptian hieroglyphics? Find out how below, along with the words for water, boat, strong, mountain, and more.

Hieroglyphics chart courtesy of Vincent BrownHieroglyphics words were written and arranged much differently than we write today.

We always write words the same way, with each letter in its proper place. For the Egyptians, this was not required. Hieroglyphics could be stacked on top of each other and positioned in various ways--whatev...

Gods of Egypt Coloring Page: Ma'at

Today we have a great image to color and print. She is one of the famous the ancient Egyptian dieties, one of Egyptian women gods: Goddess of truth, Ma'at.

Do you love Whether you're a kid or an adult, grab some colored pencils, crayons, markers, or paint brushes, print this one out, and enjoy some coloring book style creative time!



Click to PRINT this 8x10 Coloring Page >
You might see Ma'at represented in places like the Museum of Ancient Egypt wearing a feather on her head. Sometimes...

Gods of Egypt Quick List

Gods of EgyptQuick List

Gods of Egypt Cheatsheet

Gods of EgyptQuick Cheatsheet:

Amun: God of air and primeval creation. He created himself and then the world. He wears a plumed crown. His name was thought to mean "the invisible". (image: Jeff Dahl)

AnubisAnubis: Jackal-headed god. The god of the underworld, death, embalming, funerals, mourning. (image: Jeff Dahl)

BastetBastet/Bast: Cat goddess. Can be represented by a cat, or a cat-headed woman. She protects the home, children and pregnant women. (image: Gunkarta) 
BesB...

Ancient Egypt Gods and Goddesses Cheatsheet

Egyptian Gods and GoddessesQuick Cheatsheet:

Amun: God of air and primeval creation. He created himself and then the world. He wears a plumed crown. His name was thought to mean "the invisible". (image: Jeff Dahl)

AnubisAnubis: Jackal-headed god. The god of the underworld, death, embalming, funerals, mourning. (image: Jeff Dahl)

BastetBastet/Bast: Cat goddess. Can be represented by a cat, or a cat-headed woman. She protects the home, children and pregnant women. (image: Gunka...

Your Weekly Ancient Egyptian Horoscope

Visit us weekly for advice inspired by your ancient Egyptian horoscope sign!Guest post courtesy of Ammon Bey
Week of October 12
Thoth(August 29 - September 27 Birthdays)Find a way to be patient this week, no matter what life sends your way. Better that than to risk losing it in the moment! Grab some paper and puzzle out where things might lead. Allow that to inform you of yournext steps.
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