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Write 4-6 sentences reflecting on the egyptian creation myth. Be sure to include what was particularly str4nge,interest1ng, and beut1ful about the story

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As it usually happens with most ancient civilizations' creation myths, the ancient Egyptian creation myth is full of allegories and colorful metaphors.

It is interesting that big portions of the creation myth can be found in the wall of some pyramids, in what is known as sacred hieroglyphic writings.

It could sound strange, but according to the Egyptian myth, it was Atum, the God of Heliopolis, the one who participated in the creation of the world. Specific references can be found in the Sacred Book of the Dead.

It is beautiful and fantastic at the same time, trying to understand how the world was created from the vast darkness. From there came the first waters in the form of a deity called Num, personified as four pairs of other gods from the sky, and the stars were created.

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