Discovering Tut: the Saga Continues
Words, stars and flowers
Use medical terms correctly and describe a star or constellation and its legend.
Words used together sharpen each other's meaning. 'Casket grey' is the dull grey of a coffin; 'eternal brilliance' is the shine of gold, which never fades.
Medical terms from the chapter:
- An autopsy, or post mortem, is the examination of a dead body, to find the cause of death.
- A biopsy tests a small piece of tissue taken from a living body.
- An ECG (electrocardiogram) records the activity of the heart.
- Dialysis cleans the blood when the kidneys cannot.
The ancient Egyptians saw their gods in the stars. The constellation Orion stood for Osiris, the god of the afterlife. In India, the Great Bear (Ursa Major) is the Saptarishi, and the Pole Star (Polaris) is Dhruva tara. Sirius, the 'Dog Star', is the brightest star in the night sky. Gemini, the twins, is Mithuna.
Flowers were found in Tut's tomb too. Of those flowers, the lotus is the most familiar in India; and marigold, jasmine and mango leaves decorate our homes at festivals.
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