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Encyclopedia > Canopic jars Among the ancient Egyptians, canopic jars were covered funerary vases, normally composed of clay, intended to keep the viscera of mummified corpses. All the viscera were not kept in a single canopic jar, but rather each organ in its own.

Ancient Egypt: the Mythology is dedicated to providing the most detailed and accurate information about the gods, goddesses and religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptian people. The website is divided into five major sections: the Gods An encyclopedia of the major gods and goddesses in Egyptian mythology. Most Popular: Bastet, Anubis, Osiris New entries: Renenutet, Baal, Ihy, Reshep the Myths The major myths & folktales of the ancient Egypt. Most Popular: Isis & Osiris, The Story of Re, The Great Queen Hatshepsut the Symbols A guide to common symbols in ancient Egyptian art and religion. Most Popular: Scarab, Colors, Eye of Horus the Land Articles about Egyptian religion as practiced in local cult centers like Thebes, Memphis & Heliopolis. Also, includes articles about Egyptian history & daily life. Most Popular: the Ennead of Heliopolis, Common Myths about Cleopatra, the Funerary Texts the Resources A collection of links to other quality websites about ancient Egypt.

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Welcome to the Theoi Project, a site exploring Greek mythology and the gods in classical literature and art. The aim of the project is to provide a comprehensive, free reference guide to the gods (theoi), spirits (daimones), fabulous creatures (theres) and heroes of ancient Greek mythology and religion.