Trace the origins of Egyptian gods to
prehistoric times, an era prior to the
formation of the nation state and the
invention of writing. Concepts of the
sacred appear in cult objects and areas
where formal rituals were enacted
as well as areas where humans and
animals were buried. The universal
need and desire to seize control
over human vulnerability led to the
development of individualized deities
who held power over natural conditions.
Examine some of these earliest divine
entities including Hathor, Neith, Horus,
Min, Anubis and Osiris. Your questions
are welcome in this lecture and
discussion class.
