The Ogdoad of Hermopolis

Description: The Ogdoad of Hermopolis was a group of eight deities worshipped in ancient Egypt. They were associated with the creation of the world and were believed to be the source of all life. Test your knowledge about these fascinating deities with this quiz.
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Which of the following is NOT a member of the Ogdoad of Hermopolis?

  1. Nun

  2. Naunet

  3. Amun

  4. Heh

  5. Keket


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Amun was not a member of the Ogdoad of Hermopolis. He was a later deity associated with the sun and air.

What did Nun and Naunet represent?

  1. Water and Sky

  2. Earth and Sky

  3. Sun and Moon

  4. Chaos and Order

  5. Fire and Water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nun and Naunet were the deities of water and sky, respectively.

Which two deities were associated with eternity?

  1. Heh and Keket

  2. Nun and Naunet

  3. Amun and Ra

  4. Osiris and Isis

  5. Horus and Set


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heh and Keket were the deities of eternity and infinity.

What did Amun and Amaunet represent?

  1. Wind and Air

  2. Fire and Water

  3. Earth and Sky

  4. Chaos and Order

  5. Sun and Moon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amun and Amaunet were the deities of wind and air.

Which two deities were associated with darkness and chaos?

  1. Nun and Naunet

  2. Heh and Keket

  3. Amun and Amaunet

  4. Kuk and Kauket

  5. Ra and Osiris


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kuk and Kauket were the deities of darkness and chaos.

What did Nun and Naunet give birth to?

  1. The Ogdoad

  2. The Ennead

  3. The Triad

  4. The Heliopolitan Ennead

  5. The Memphite Triad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nun and Naunet gave birth to the Ogdoad, the group of eight deities associated with the creation of the world.

Which two deities were associated with light and order?

  1. Nun and Naunet

  2. Heh and Keket

  3. Amun and Amaunet

  4. Kuk and Kauket

  5. Ra and Osiris


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Ra and Osiris were the deities of light and order.

What did the Ogdoad represent?

  1. The creation of the world

  2. The destruction of the world

  3. The afterlife

  4. The judgment of the dead

  5. The rebirth of the soul


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ogdoad represented the creation of the world.

Which two deities were associated with the earth?

  1. Nun and Naunet

  2. Heh and Keket

  3. Amun and Amaunet

  4. Geb and Nut

  5. Ra and Osiris


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Geb and Nut were the deities of the earth.

What did the Ogdoad consist of?

  1. Four male and four female deities

  2. Four male and three female deities

  3. Three male and four female deities

  4. Three male and three female deities

  5. Two male and four female deities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ogdoad consisted of four male and four female deities.

Which two deities were associated with the sky?

  1. Nun and Naunet

  2. Heh and Keket

  3. Amun and Amaunet

  4. Geb and Nut

  5. Ra and Osiris


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nun and Naunet were the deities of the sky.

What was the name of the temple dedicated to the Ogdoad?

  1. The Temple of Hermopolis

  2. The Temple of Karnak

  3. The Temple of Luxor

  4. The Temple of Abydos

  5. The Temple of Dendera


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Temple of Hermopolis was dedicated to the Ogdoad.

Which two deities were associated with the sun?

  1. Nun and Naunet

  2. Heh and Keket

  3. Amun and Amaunet

  4. Geb and Nut

  5. Ra and Osiris


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Ra and Osiris were the deities of the sun.

What was the name of the city where the Ogdoad was worshipped?

  1. Hermopolis

  2. Karnak

  3. Luxor

  4. Abydos

  5. Dendera


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ogdoad was worshipped in the city of Hermopolis.

Which two deities were associated with the moon?

  1. Nun and Naunet

  2. Heh and Keket

  3. Amun and Amaunet

  4. Geb and Nut

  5. Khonsu and Thoth


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Khonsu and Thoth were the deities of the moon.

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