THE EGYPTIAN CREATION MYTH

Summary

The script narrates the creation myth of a primordial chaos named 'New,' from which Uttal emerges to create a hill and life. Uttal, with an all-seeing eye, partners with the shadow to birth children, including Fatima and Shoe. Shoe and his sister Tefnut divide chaos into light and dark, establishing order called 'mass.' Geb (earth) and Nut (sky) are born from this order, and their separation by Shu (god of air) allows life to flourish. The narrative continues with the birth of other gods and the role of humans in maintaining balance and worshiping the divine.

Takeaways

• 🌀 The script describes the creation of the universe from a dark, swirling chaos called 'new'.
• 🌄 Uttal, the creator, emerged from these waters and used his thoughts and will to form a hill, signifying the beginning of creation.
• 🧠 Uttal was alone, neither male nor female, with an all-seeing eye that could observe the entire universe.
• 👨‍👧‍👦 Uttal joined with the shadow to produce a son, Shu, and a daughter, Tefnut, who were tasked with separating chaos into principles of law and order.
• 🌓 Shu and Tefnut divided the chaos into light and dark, establishing the order known as Maat, which forms the foundation of life.
• 🌍 Geb, the earth, and Nut, the sky, were born from the union of Shu and Tefnut, and their separation was necessary for the functioning of the universe.
• 🌞 Nut gave birth to the Sun, which follows a daily cycle across the sky, providing light and life to the earth.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Shu and Tefnut also produced other gods, including Isis, Osiris, Seth, Thoth, and Nephthys, each with their own domains and roles.
• 🔍 When Shu and Tefnut were lost, Uttal sent his all-seeing eye to search for them, symbolizing the divine intervention in the universe's order.
• 💧 Uttal's tears of joy upon finding his children became the first humans, indicating the divine connection between gods and humanity.
• 🙏 Humans were tasked with tending the earth and worshipping the gods, highlighting the reciprocal relationship between the divine and mortal realms.

Q & A

What is the name of the chaos before the beginning of time in the script?

The script refers to the chaos before the beginning of time as 'New'.

How did Uttal create the hill?

Uttal created the hill using his thoughts and the sheer force of his will.

What was unique about Uttal's physical appearance?

Uttal had one all-seeing eye that could roam the universe, and he was neither male nor female.

Who did Uttal join with to produce children?

Uttal joined with the shadow to produce a son and a daughter.

What were the names of Uttal's children and their roles?

Uttal's children were named Blue Shoe and Tablet. Blue Shoe was made God of the air, and Tablet was made the goddess of mist and moisture.

What task were Blue Shoe and Tablet given?

Blue Shoe and Tablet were given the task of separating the chaos into principles of law, order, and stability.

What is the term used for the order that was established after dividing the chaos?

The order that was established after dividing the chaos is called 'Maat'.

Who were the children of Blue Shoe and Techno?

Blue Shoe and Techno's children were Geb (the earth), Nut (the sky), Isis, Osiris, Seth, Thoth, and Neftis.

What is the significance of Geb and Nut being separated?

Geb and Nut were separated to fulfill their functions in the order of Maat, with Geb providing growth on earth and Nut giving birth to the Sun and controlling the sky.

What happened when Atum's tears of joy hit the earth?

When Atum's tears of joy hit the earth, they became the first humans.

What was the role of humans as they populated the earth?

As humans populated the earth, they had the task of tending the earth and worshipping the gods.