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Animals of the Nile river in Ancient Egypt

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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Animals of the Nile river in Ancient Egypt

By: Emoni Byrd
Photo by Colin Keigher

Jackals

  • They are a type of dog of Egypt.
  • They were able to find good parts of old and not die.
  • They were used as a symbol of death.
Photo by WilliamMarlow

Cats

  • They were both a pets and a symbol of cat gods.
  • They were also a symbol of grace and poise.
  • They were called that because of the way it hunts it pray.
Photo by rachidH

Scarab Beetle

  • Ancient Egypt most famous insect.
  • The name scarab meant keeper in Ancient Egypt. 
  • It is scared to the Egyptians as the cross to christans.

Crocodilies

  • They are both respected and feared the power of the crocodile.
  • The Nile was full of them.
  • It was a symbol of the pharoah's power.
Photo by luc legay

Hippos

  • They were dangerous to boats on the Nile River.
  • Egyptians feared them because the size,teeth and mouth 
  • They are a symbol of rebirth
Photo by cliff1066™