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Nature, flora and fauna in Egypt |
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Bird life along the Nile
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Birds in Ancient Egypt had played an important role. Some species had even been domisticated. Egyptians had sort of a earthly pleasure that was hoped to be enjoyed in the after-death-life also, they had a sport - fowling (bird hunting) with boomerangs and spear-fishing. These activities were shown in private tombs.
The lush and impenetrable papyrus thickets were usually shown full of life, animals and birds. The pictures also show the process of hunting, and not only men but also animals who are eating each other like it actually happens in the nature, the wildlife. For example, sometimes you can see crocodiles with wide opened mouthes attacing their prey.
It is possible that pelicans were the earliest live sacred animals. The 5th dinasty palicans of Abu Ghurab were subject to a nightly curfew. But for example the griffon vulture and the lappet faced vulture were depicted abundantly and symbolised on of the "two ladies" - the goddes Nekhbet, protector of the king.
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Hi, how are you today? I do hope that just wonderful! Here (in some time of course!) you will be able to read information about egyptian nature, what animals did they have, what pets they liked mostly and also what did they think about for eg. cats! Just come in and enjoy :) |
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That's a Nile crocodile, gorgouse isn't he? :) They lived (and still do) in the Nile together with hippos. |
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Cobra - a snake that simbolized power and wisdom of the pharaons. It was shown as a small statue on the crowns of the kings. This snake ment a great deal to the egyptians, it brought mistery with her. Beautiful but dangerous, yes, it's a true queen among her kind! |
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BELOVED PETS |
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The Ancient Egyptians kept many animals as pets, such as cats, dogs, monkeys, gazelles, and birds. Pet monkeys and cats are often depicted on the walls of tombs, seated beneath the chair of their owner. These paintings often had magical properties, ensuring that these pets, could join their masters after death. Care has also been taken to ensure that the pets, like thier owners, would have abundant food in the afterworld. For example: the cat has a large bowl provided while the monkey has its favourite fruits. The cat also has a wooden chair leg to scratch. Ancient Egyptians also trained dogs, hawks, and mongooses to hunt with them. And these hunting scenes are common motifs on tomb walls. TO BE CONTINUED. |
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You think it's all? Oh, no! There will be more :) |
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