TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Rulers of Nature 4 CHAPTER 2 The Underworld 12 CHAPTER 3 Worship and Rituals 16 CHAPTER 4 Changes with Time 24 Making Connections 30 Glossary 31 Index 32 Online Resources 32
CHAPTER 1 RULERS OF NATURE An Egyptian boy walked along the Nile River in 2500 BCE He felt the sun’s heat He knew Re was keeping him warm WATCH A VIDEO HERE
The Nile River runs through the Egyptian desert Most ancient Egyptians lived near it Re was the sun god The local priests honored Re with rituals If they didn’t the sun might not rise each day
