Talk:Egyptians (Age of Mythology)/@comment-1374848-20170418132233/@comment-31031245-20170418135241

Yes, the AoM Egyptians are heavily inspired from other mythologies, but I understand some of the choices ES made; their pantheon is very rich in gods (many cults fought for religious and political prominence), but less in monsters. Consider the fact that all the Myth Units you mentioned as replacements (except for the Serpopard) are minor gods.

Also, the Phoenix is said to be inspired from the Bennu, though I could imagine it replacing the Roc, as it is anachronistic. I definetly agree that the Scorpion Man could use a replacement, as apart from being from another mythology, it is incorrectly depicted (Akkadian Scorpionmen were giants with a scorpion tail, and I recall them having a bow, no?).

A guess about the inaccuracies is that it was possibly intended to represent other Semetic peoples too.