The Egyptians
Ancient Egypt
Egypt and the Nile
The Old Kingdom
Building the Pyramids
The Middle Kingdom
Pharaohs
The New Kingdom
Religion
Preparing for the Next World
Towns and Cities
Sculpture and Painting
Craftsmen
Writing
Children and Education
Farmers
Trade and Ships
Family Life
Food and Drink
Games and Hunting
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Ball
Pen and Ink
Moving Toy
Throwing Stick
Reed Pipe
Small Children
*Hippopotamus*
Children and Education
Hippopotamus
M
any small pottery hippos were made. Hippos were bad animals, linked with the evil god Seth, but these comic models were probably toys.
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The Egyptians
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