1. Mythology In Art & Literature: HUM2310
Professor Will Adams · Wadams5@valenciacollege.edu
Course Blog: hum2310-0900-sm.blogspot.com
Office hours by appointment · Osceola Campus – Building 1, Room 132
Class Meeting: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:20 PM
Name: • Sarcophagus Lid Homework • Score: /40
The Egyptians used hieroglyphics and various patterns to decorate the pharaohs’ coffins. You
will use pattern and symbols that represent things that are important in your life to make a
sarcophagus lid that that resembles those of the ancient Egyptians.
1. Attach or draw in your own face on the sarcophagus lid on the reverse side of this page.
2. Then, choose at least 10 symbols or ideograms to decorate your sarcophagus lid that
symbolize things that are important to you, represent your personality, or illustrate
your accomplishments.
3. Be as creative as possible!
4. Finally, please provide a brief explanation for each of the symbols or ideograms you
choose in the spaces provided below. Please be sure to provide your explanations in the
form of complete sentences.
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.