Friday, September 18, 2009

Egyptian Mythology

9th Grade Literature

The mythologies that we have from the Egyptians depict a rich society and developed civilization that created some remarkable achievements. As with many cultures, these stories were a central part of their belief system. In addition to being a part of their belief system though, these stories had a huge impact on their everyday lives for both the royalty and peasants.
1. From what we have viewed in class in Engineering an Empire and read of their mythology, how much of Egyptian society was directed by their beliefs?
2. What accomplishments were a direct result of their beliefs and stories?

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

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This is the official blogging area for Mr. Parker's literature classes. You will be asked, throughout the year, to respond to posts here. This is a fun way to share your thoughts and ideas in a social forum.