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Egyptian Religion part 1

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1
How does Bichel define an Egyptian myth?
A myth is a story about the interaction between deities
a myth is a sacred narrative
A myth is an ancient and venerable story
A. myth is a traditional tale
2
What does Bichel mean by 'the transitivity' of Egyptian myths?
myths are very old stories
myths do not last but change all the time
myths are still relevant today
myths have direct implications for our world
3
According to Assmann, Egyptian myths can be read on three levels:
cosmological, political, historical
cultural, historical, individual
cosmological, political, individual
cultural, political, historical
4
What is the difference between religion and magic
magic is used by people to distinguish between good en bad practices
religion has to do with gods, magic with demons
religion is spiritual, magic material
There is no difference; both are religion
5
Where do Egyptian deities live?
In their cult statue
In their temples
In no particular place; they are not confined
In the Netherworld
6
The Egyptian worldview is
cyclic
linear
static
mythical
7
The myth of Isis and Osiris is best known through a Greek author
False
True
8
What, according to Jan Assman, is at the centre of Egyptian religion
mythology
cult
ishfet
theology
9
why is the study of antique religions less popular today than it used to be?
The field is too big for one person to cover
it is old fashioned
specialisation various cultures and distrust of comparison
Biblical scholars are no longer interested in antique religions