Ancient Egyptian Mythology Trivia

You asked for it. More mythological trivia. This week we're going to Africa for Egyptian mythology trivia. Way back in 2023, I did an episode about Egypt trivia covering their past and present. This time I'm diving into their ancient mythology, like Greek and Norse mythology. This is the widely accepted answers. There are really no right or wrong answers with mythology. Got a suggestion for another pantheon? Let me know on social media or our Discord server. I'm brainstorming fresh episodes for Season 8. This is episode 354 of the Dorky, Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. I'm your Dusty guide through the dig site, Brian Rollins. Grab a shovel and let's unearth some trivia. The dorky round Number one. Who was the God of the underworld and the dead? Osiris #2 Who was the Jackal headed God associated with the afterlife? Anubis #3 What creature had the head of a human and the body of a lion? A Sphinx Unlike the Greek interpretation, the Egyptian sphinxes did not have wings #4 what structure was built as a tomb to ensure a pharaoh's safe passage to the afterlife? A pyramid #5 Which chaotic God was the brother of Osiris and God of storms, deserts, and disorder? Set number six. Which organ was weighed against a feather to determine worthiness for the afterlife? The heart #7 What was the name of the sacred writing system used to record Egyptian myths? Hieroglyphs #8 What was the process used to preserve the bodies of notable people after death? Mummification #9 Osiris's death and rebirth is mirrored by the rising and falling of what river? The Nile #10 What 1994 movie and subsequent sequel TV series told us the Egyptian gods were actually aliens? Stargate, the Geeky round #1 Which goddess was the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus, known for her powerful magic? Isis #2 What funerary vessels were used to store embalmed organs? Canopic jars #3 Who was the ancient Egyptian sun God? Raw #4 Which goddess was known as the protector of mothers and children? Often depicted as a cat or lioness. Bestet #5 What symbol represented eternal life and was often held by gods? An Ankh number six. What was the Duat in Egyptian mythology? That's the underworld #7 according to Myth, who murdered Osiris? His brother set #8 What was the name of the beetle sacred to the Egyptians, symbolizing transformation and rebirth? The scarab beetle #9 ritual texts were often written on what material named for the plant it's made from. Papyrus #10 Which Marvel character is the avatar for the Egyptian God Konshu? Moon Knight. The Egyptian God is actually Konsu, not Konshu as depicted in the comics. Probably a copyright thing. The Nerdy round #1 What necropolis was built across the Nile from Luxor? Valley of the Kings #2 What was the name of the ancient Egyptian concept of the soul or life force? Kha #3 When Ra's tears fell to earth, what was created? Humans #4 which Egyptian pharaoh declared himself the living incarnation of Horus? Trick question. They all did. They had a literal God complex #5 what did RAW travel in across the sky each day? A solar bark or sunboat Number six. What creature was the guardian of the Underworld Gates? Sometimes it's shown as a hybrid dog or serpent. The Guardian mahen #7 What did Horace lose in his battle with Set? His eye #8 Horace is depicted with what animal for his head, a Falcon #9. Influence from Egyptian mythology spread around the world in the late 18th century, when what country invaded Egypt? France. To this day, many spoils from the invasion are still found in the Louvre #10 will. Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series focuses on Greek myth. Which of his book series focuses on Egyptian mythos? The Kane Chronicles Brush the sand out of your hair. It does get everywhere. How did you do? Did you learn something new? Are you itching to watch the 1999 classic The Mummy? I am. Let me know on social media how you did. Next week, it's back to comic book trivia. Here's a hint. Which Marvel character made his debut in 1963 alongside his Howling Commandos? It's an old school one, but he's got a lot of fans. I'll see you right back here on Wednesday. This was the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia podcast. If you'd like to help support the show and get extra stuff, consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/dorky Geeky Nerdy. This podcast is written, produced and hosted by Brian Rollins. If you love audiobooks or are looking to have your book turned into an audio book, contact me at The Voices inmyhead.com. The theme music is Punch Funk by the band Punch Funk. Listen to all their music on Spotify. This podcast is copyright 2025 by Brian Rollins. All rights reserved. Thanks for listening. Having just moved from Germany, Lada is new to South B High School, where Eric is trapped with her as his German tutor. 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