Timeline & Chronology of Osiris and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt
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This worksheet guides students through the key events and beliefs related to Osiris and the Egyptian concept of the afterlife, focusing on creating a timeline and understanding chronological development.
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Timeline & Chronology of Osiris and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt
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Introduction to Osiris and the Afterlife
Source A: Excerpt from an ancient Egyptian funerary text
'Osiris, lord of the underworld, judges the souls of the dead and grants them eternal life. The journey to the afterlife begins with the weighing of the heart, where the deceased’s worthiness is judged.' Provenance: Extract from the Book of the Dead, 18th Dynasty.
Key Events in the Myth of Osiris
Source B: Summary of the Osiris myth
'Osiris was killed by his brother Set, who wanted to take his throne. Osiris’s wife, Isis, collected his body parts and resurrected him. Osiris then became the ruler of the underworld, overseeing the judgment of souls.'
Timeline of Major Events Related to Osiris
Create a timeline of the key events in the myth and Egyptian beliefs about Osiris.
Start with the death of Osiris, include his resurrection, and his role as ruler of the underworld, ending with the judgment of souls.
Additional instructions:
- Arrange events in chronological order.
- Use brief descriptions for each event.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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