Z is for Zodiac


Just like us, the ancient Egyptians had their own version of a zodiac. Instead of signs, they use their gods (with the exception of Sphinx and Phoenix); Thoth, Horus, Wadget, Sekhmet, Sphinx, Shu, Isis, Osiris, Amun, Hathor, Phoenix and Anubis.

(Not the Egyptian zodiac, but the only picture I could find)
Taken from here
The ancient Egyptian zodiac was perceived and recorded by the pharaohs.

Go to this website to find out which god you come under - I was born under Isis, the god of discipline. I kind of have to disagree with the description, though.

Which god do you come under in the ancient Egyptian zodiac? Was the description accurate?





Comments

  1. Kyra Lennon30 April 2014 at 10:01

    I was born under Horus - some of it is accurate, some of it isn't lol.

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  2. Sophie Duncan30 April 2014 at 10:34

    I was born under Sekhmet - says one of the job I might be is a writer, so, hey, I'm happy :)

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge of Ancient Egypt this month, it's been a brilliant A to Z :)
    Sophie
    Sophie's Thoughts & Fumbles - A to Z Ghosts
    Fantasy Boys XXX - A to Z Drabblerotic

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  3. SK Anthony30 April 2014 at 11:11

    Huh! I got Wadget . . . this was cool! Hey you made the A to Z, yay!!

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  4. Alex J. Cavanaugh30 April 2014 at 12:40

    I was born to be a writer - how about that?
    Congratulations on finishing the Challenge!

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  5. Bish Denham30 April 2014 at 13:58

    Interesting. I was born under the sign of the Phoenix and was surprised at how accurate it is.

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  6. jaybird30 April 2014 at 14:53

    Not sure about how I feel about the zodiac... Congrats on finishing the A-Z!!!

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  7. L.G. Keltner30 April 2014 at 14:57

    I was born under Horus. I'm not naturally sociable, so that doesn't really fit. Oh well. It was interesting to read!

    Congratulations on completing the challenge!

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  8. Julie Flanders30 April 2014 at 15:04

    How fun! I got Sekhmet and love that it says writing is associated with this. The fact that it says the sign is related to sports champions is funny though since I'm the most uncoordinated person on the planet and easily the worst athlete LOL.

    Your theme was great, Laura!

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  9. Colin Smith30 April 2014 at 15:29

    I too would be considered an Isis, and it's not really very accurate for me, either! Oh well. I'm sure the Ancient Egyptians had fun with them. :) Well done for getting through the A-to-Z, and finding something Egyptian for each letter. This has been fun and informative. :)

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  10. cleemckenzie30 April 2014 at 16:12

    Yay for the Zodiac and the letter Z!

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  11. Rob Z Tobor30 April 2014 at 18:55

    Well Done Miss Laura . . . .But I always knew you would get to Z.......

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  12. Chrys Fey30 April 2014 at 18:56

    I was born under Osiris, the god of the nether world, but I don't think the description was accurate. Hmm . . .

    Thank you for sharing this. I love learning about our Zodiac, so I'm going to have to learn more about the Ancient Egyptian Zodiac.

    I've had a blast reading your posts. Congratulations on making it to the end! :)

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  13. Susan Gourley/Kelley30 April 2014 at 22:04

    I'm under Wadget and the description was nearly perfect. I had lots of fun reading your posts for the challenge.

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  14. Sara C. Snider1 May 2014 at 03:31

    I got Horus. Probably the most inaccurate horoscope yet. "Jobs assumed: politicians and media men." Talk about nightmare professions. Oh, and I'm also not "brilliantly sociable." Hehe. Thanks for a great A to Z Laura! :)

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  15. Haneen Ibrahim1 May 2014 at 08:45

    Thanks for the useful information and congratulations for finishing the challenge :)

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  16. Tasha Duncan-Drake1 May 2014 at 10:06

    I never knew this - I was born under Sekhmet Many of the world sports champions are born under this sign. - that made me laugh because if there is anything further from a sports champion than me, I'm not sure what it is - LOL. I do like the bit about brilliant mentality though ;)
    Thank you for lots of very interesting post and information through this month, it has been lots of fun to come to your blog and have you visit mine.
    Tasha
    Tasha's Thinkings - AtoZ (Vampires)
    FB3X - AtoZ (Erotic Drabbles)

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  17. Hilary Melton-Butcher1 May 2014 at 10:44

    H Laura .. I am under the Sphinx and thought I fitted in quite well .. but it's fun to see most of us have come out differently - the blogging world of zodiac tapestries ...

    Congratulations on joining us .. and good luck with those goals - I spotted them! Cheers and have a great time ahead .. Hilary

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