Ancient Egyptian Religion – Matters of Life and Death
In this fascinating course come and learn about the concept of life and death through ancient Egyptian religion. You will get to explore Egyptian mythology and cosmogony, and learn how people across Egyptian society interacted with religion including in their daily lives, politics, literature, and the afterlife.
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Description
In this fascinating course come and learn about the concept of life and death through ancient Egyptian religion. You will get to explore Egyptian mythology and cosmogony, and learn how people across Egyptian society interacted with religion including in their daily lives, politics, literature, and the afterlife.
Course outline
Class 1: An overview of the Egyptian mythology and cosmogony; Egyptian’s view around the creation of the world.
Class 2: Ancient Egyptian’s concept of life and death.
Class 3: Egyptian religion and society; the intersection of religion with politics and morality.
Class 4: Egyptian religion in literature, such as Shipwrecked Sailor, Contendings of Horus and Seth, Myth of the Solar Eye to name a few.
Expected learning outcomes
- An understanding of ancient Egyptian mythology and cosmogony.
- An understanding of ancient Egyptian religious iconography.
- An understanding of how religion interacts with various aspects of Egyptian society, such as daily lives, politics, literature, and the afterlife.
Who should attend?
This course is intended for those who are interested and would like to gain a deeper insight on ancient Egyptian religion.
About your tutor, Lawrence Xu-Nan
I received my PhD in Ancient History from the University of Auckland in 2017, specialising in ancient Egypt. My thesis was focussed on ancient Egyptian literature, particularly those from the Graeco-Roman periods, where I looked at how ancient Egyptians constructed their narratives to be enjoyed by the audience. I am passionate about all aspects of ancient Egypt and how they can be relatable to our lives today.
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