Egyptian Statue

Oracle

A priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods.

Amun

An ancient Egyptian god, often associated with the sun and air, and later linked with the god Ra as Amun-Re.

New Kingdom

The period in ancient Egyptian history from 1550 to 1070 BCE, noted for the height of Egyptian power.

Decree

An official order issued by a legal authority, often involving decisions made by oracles in ancient Egypt.

Scared Bark

A ceremonial boat or vessel that transported the statue of a god during religious festivals and processions.

Thutmose III

A pharaoh known for his military prowess and extensive building projects, often associated with oracle consultations.

Nodding Statue

A statue that may have had movable parts manipulated by priests to provide oracular responses.

Royalty

Members of the royal family; in ancient Egypt, they would consult oracles on matters of state.

Sacred Boat

A ritualistic boat used to carry the oracular statue and associated with divine presence during rituals.

King Khufu

An ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty, known for the Great Pyramid of Giza, mentioned in oracular tales.