GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Egyptian religion was polytheistic. The gods who inhabited the bounded and ultimately perishable cosmos varied in nature and capacity. The word netjer (“god”) described a much wider range of beings than the deities of monotheistic religions, including what might be termed demons.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gods created the universe and made sure everything was in order. They were also involved in everyday life. The gods represented natural forces such as storms, thunder, death and fire. The Egyptians supported and pleased them through offerings and rituals so that the natural order, or maat, could be kept.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ancient Egyptians worshipped many gods. Sometimes it’s hard for us to tell who was who! These gods and goddesses often represented the natural world, for example the sky, earth, wind, or sun. They took the form of animals or combined animal and human forms.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ancient Egyptians believed in many different gods and goddesses. Each one with their own role to play in maintaining peace and harmony across the land. Some gods and goddesses took part in creation, some brought the flood every year, some offered protection, and some took care of people after they died.