Ancient Art – Deities

Ancient Art – Deities

In art, gods and goddesses were depicted as humans, animals, or
as humans with animal heads. They were further identified by
emblematic headdresses and they held in their hands a variety of
scepters and the ankh, the hieroglyphic sign for life.Use the provided links and select one of the major deities
listed. Then post a discussion board essay in YOUR OWN WORDS
summarizing information about your selection. Include information
such as when the deity was worshipped, which cities were dedicated
to them, what they were the god or goddess of, what their animal
form is, etc.Besides information in our text, here are some other links to
get you started.•Metropolitan Museum of Art Deity List •
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Students should make every effort to demonstrate in their responses
that they have understood the assigned readings.In art, gods and goddesses were depicted as humans, animals, or
as humans with animal heads. They were further identified by
emblematic headdresses and they held in their hands a variety of
scepters and the ankh, the hieroglyphic sign for life.Use the provided links and select one of the major deities
listed. Then post a discussion board essay in YOUR OWN WORDS
summarizing information about your selection. Include information
such as when the deity was worshipped, which cities were dedicated
to them, what they were the god or goddess of, what their animal
form is, etc.Besides information in our text, here are some other links to
get you started.•Metropolitan Museum of Art Deity List •
• •
Students should make every effort to demonstrate in their responses
that they have understood the assigned readings.

 

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