Copy of an Egyptian hieroglyph on papyrus

by SalsaBeam

Dear historians

For a school assignment I have to do research on ancient Egyptian religion. In my home I have a copy of an Egyptian hieroglyph on papyrus and I was wondering if you, historians, could help me identify the image.

I have limited ancient Egyptian knowledge and the only thing I can identify is the god "Horus".

http://imgur.com/zjgB66x

keplar

While Ask Historians is not here to do homework for people, I think it's probably ok if I point you in the right direction to find more information on that item (the mods obviously will correct me if I'm wrong!)

The scene on that souvenir there is taken from the wall of the tomb of Horemheb, a pharaoh of the 18th dynasty. It features the goddess Hathor (far left) and her consort, Horus (third from left). Also, just as an additional item so you have the terminology you're seeking correct, a "hieroglyph" would refer to each individual symbol in the writing - think of it as roughly synonymous with "letter" as in "the letter A." The overall scene is a painting that includes numerous hieroglyphs.

I think that should be enough to get you on the right path!