Encyclopedia of Mythology: Egypt

The Encyclopedia of Mythology is a series of one-time classes that explores the sacred stories of various past and present cultures, as well as how those stories fit into secular society. Take one course, take them all, and in any order you choose!

You might be familiar with the mythology of the Greeks and Romans, but what about the Egyptians? The pantheon of animal-headed gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt is unique, and the sacred stories of their mythology inform their entire way of life!

In this section of Encyclopedia of Mythology, we'll explore the anthropology of Ancient Egyptian religion, the Egyptian concept of Ma'at (balance and justice), how the religion of Ancient Egypt informed every part of life, as well as the the journey of the soul to the afterlife. The class will begin with a brief discussion about what learners might already know, followed by an interactive lecture with accompanying visual aids. At the end of the class, we'll review and discuss our findings and try to relate them to other cultures throughout history, to explore how connected all human beings really are!