Amun 'King of Gods'
Anabus 'God of the Dead'
Aten 'Form of the Sun God'
Atum 'Creator God'
Bastet 'The Protective Goddess'
Bes 'Protector of Families'
Geb 'God of the Earth'
Hapy 'God of Inundation'
Hathor 'Goddess of Love and Joy'
Horus 'God of the Sky'
Isis 'Protective Goddess'
Khepri 'God of Creation'
Khnum 'God of Inundation, Creator-God'
Ma'at 'Goddess of Truth, Justice, Harmony'
Nephthys 'Goddess of the Dead'
Nun 'Waters of Chaos'
Nut 'Sky Goddess'
Osiris 'Ruler of the Underworld'
Ptah 'Creator God'
Ra 'The Sun God'
Ra-Horakhty 'God of the Rising Sun'
Sekhmet 'Goddess of War'
Seshat 'Goddess of Writing and Measurement'
Seth 'God of Chaos'
Shu 'God of Air'
Sobek 'Nile God'
Tawaret 'Goddess of Pregnancy'
Tefnut 'Goddess of Moisture'
Thoth 'God of Writing and Knowledge'
Amun
Amun was one of the most dominant gods in ancient
Egypt, and was named the 'King of the Gods'. When Amun
was combined with the sun god Ra he was even more powerful. He was then
called Amun-Ra. A big and significant temple was built at Thebes to honour Amun.
Amun was one of the most dominant gods in ancient
Egypt, and was named the 'King of the Gods'. When Amun
was combined with the sun god Ra he was even more powerful. He was then
called Amun-Ra. A big and significant temple was built at Thebes to honour Amun.
Anabus 'God of the Dead'
Anubis
Anubis was the god of mummifying and the dead. Since jackals were often seen in graveyards, the early Egyptians assumed that Anubis watched over the dead. Priests often wore a mask of Anubis during mummification ceremonies.
Anubis was the god of mummifying and the dead. Since jackals were often seen in graveyards, the early Egyptians assumed that Anubis watched over the dead. Priests often wore a mask of Anubis during mummification ceremonies.
Aten 'Form of the Sun God'
Aten
Aten was a form of the sun god Ra.
During the control of Akhenaten, the Aten was made the 'king' of the gods.
Aten was a form of the sun god Ra.
During the control of Akhenaten, the Aten was made the 'king' of the gods.
Atum 'Creator God'
Atum
'The All' or 'Perfection' Atum was a creator god. The ancient Egyptians thought that Atum was the first god to exist on earth. The ancient Egyptians thought that Atum rose from the waters of chaos (Nun) and created all the gods.
'The All' or 'Perfection' Atum was a creator god. The ancient Egyptians thought that Atum was the first god to exist on earth. The ancient Egyptians thought that Atum rose from the waters of chaos (Nun) and created all the gods.
Bastet 'The Protective Goddess'
Bastet
Bastet was a protective goddess. She occasionally appeared with the head of a lioness to defend the king in battle. The ancient Egyptians made numerous statues of cats to honour Bastet. Bastet was one of the daughters of the sun god, Ra. A great temple was made in her honour at Bubastis in the Delta.
Bastet was a protective goddess. She occasionally appeared with the head of a lioness to defend the king in battle. The ancient Egyptians made numerous statues of cats to honour Bastet. Bastet was one of the daughters of the sun god, Ra. A great temple was made in her honour at Bubastis in the Delta.
Bes 'Protector of Families'
Bes
Bes was the defender of pregnant women, newborn babies and their
families. The Egyptians also believed that Bes would protect them against
scorpion and snake bites.
Bes was the defender of pregnant women, newborn babies and their
families. The Egyptians also believed that Bes would protect them against
scorpion and snake bites.
Geb 'God of the Earth'
Geb
Geb was the god of the earth. He was also the husband and brother of the sky goddess Nut. He was the father of Osiris, Isis, Nepthys and Seth. The Egyptians believed that earthquakes were caused by Geb's laughter.
Geb was the god of the earth. He was also the husband and brother of the sky goddess Nut. He was the father of Osiris, Isis, Nepthys and Seth. The Egyptians believed that earthquakes were caused by Geb's laughter.
Hapy 'God of Inundation'
Hapy
Hapy was the god of the inundation. Hapy was especially essential to the Egyptians because he brought floods every year. The flood left rich mud on the banks of the Nile, letting people to grow crops.
Hapy was the god of the inundation. Hapy was especially essential to the Egyptians because he brought floods every year. The flood left rich mud on the banks of the Nile, letting people to grow crops.
Hathor 'Goddess of Love and Joy'
Hathor
Hathor was a protecting goddess. She was also the goddess of love and joy. Hathor was the wife of Horus, and was occasionally thought of as the mother of the pharaoh. Hathor was the goddess of the desert and the turquoise mines in the Sinai.
Hathor was a protecting goddess. She was also the goddess of love and joy. Hathor was the wife of Horus, and was occasionally thought of as the mother of the pharaoh. Hathor was the goddess of the desert and the turquoise mines in the Sinai.
Horus 'God of the Sky'
Horus
Horus was a god of the sky. He is most well-known as the protector of the ruler of Egypt. After Osiris was killed by his brother Seth, Horus fought with Seth for the throne of Egypt. Horus lost one of his eyes. The eye was restored to him and it became a sign of safety for the ancient Egyptians.
Horus was a god of the sky. He is most well-known as the protector of the ruler of Egypt. After Osiris was killed by his brother Seth, Horus fought with Seth for the throne of Egypt. Horus lost one of his eyes. The eye was restored to him and it became a sign of safety for the ancient Egyptians.
Isis 'Protective Goddess'
Isis
Isis was a protective goddess. She used great magic spells to assist people in need. Isis was the wife of Osiris and the mother of Horus.
Isis was a protective goddess. She used great magic spells to assist people in need. Isis was the wife of Osiris and the mother of Horus.
Khepri 'God of Creation'
Khepri
Khepri was the god of creation, the movement of the sun, and rebirth. Khepri is connected with the god Atum. He’s also associated with the sun god Ra who had pushed the sun through the sky every day.
Khepri was the god of creation, the movement of the sun, and rebirth. Khepri is connected with the god Atum. He’s also associated with the sun god Ra who had pushed the sun through the sky every day.
Khnum 'God of Inundation, Creator-God'
Khnum
Khnum was the god of the inundation and was also a creator-god, moulding people on a potter's wheel.
Khnum was the god of the inundation and was also a creator-god, moulding people on a potter's wheel.
Ma'at 'Goddess of Truth, Justice, Harmony'
Ma'at
Ma'at was the goddess of truth, justice and harmony. She was related with the balance of things on earth. Ma'at was the daughter of the sun god Ra.
Ma'at was the goddess of truth, justice and harmony. She was related with the balance of things on earth. Ma'at was the daughter of the sun god Ra.
Nephthys 'Goddess of the Dead'
Nephthys
Nephthys was the goddess of the dead. She was the sister of Isis and Osiris, and also the sister and wife of Seth. Nephthys was also the mother of Anubis.
Nephthys was the goddess of the dead. She was the sister of Isis and Osiris, and also the sister and wife of Seth. Nephthys was also the mother of Anubis.
Nun 'Waters of Chaos'
Nun
Conferring to an ancient Egyptian myth, Nun was the waters of chaos. She was the only thing that existed on Earth before there was land. Then, the first land came out of Nun.
Conferring to an ancient Egyptian myth, Nun was the waters of chaos. She was the only thing that existed on Earth before there was land. Then, the first land came out of Nun.
Nut 'Sky Goddess'
Nut
Nut was the sky-goddess, whose body made a canopy over the earth. Nut was the sister and wife of Geb, the god of the earth. She was also the mother of Isis, Osiris, Nepthys and Seth.
Nut was the sky-goddess, whose body made a canopy over the earth. Nut was the sister and wife of Geb, the god of the earth. She was also the mother of Isis, Osiris, Nepthys and Seth.
Osiris 'Ruler of the Underworld'
Osiris
Osiris was the god of the dead, and ruler of the underworld. But he was also the god of rebirth and fertility. Osiris was the brother and husband of Isis, and also the brother of Nepthys and Seth. He was also the father of Horus.
Osiris was the god of the dead, and ruler of the underworld. But he was also the god of rebirth and fertility. Osiris was the brother and husband of Isis, and also the brother of Nepthys and Seth. He was also the father of Horus.
Ptah 'Creator God'
Ptah
In a creation myth Ptah was a creator god. He spoke the words and the world was created.
In a creation myth Ptah was a creator god. He spoke the words and the world was created.
Ra 'The Sun God'
Ra
Ra was the sun god. He was the most essential god of the ancient Egyptians. The Egyptians believed that the sky goddess Nut swallowed Ra every night, and gave birth to him every morning.
Ra was the sun god. He was the most essential god of the ancient Egyptians. The Egyptians believed that the sky goddess Nut swallowed Ra every night, and gave birth to him every morning.
Ra-Horakhty 'God of the Rising Sun'
Ra-Horakhty
Ra-Horakhty was a mixture of the gods Horus and Ra. Horus was a god of the sky, and Ra was the god of the sun. Thus, Ra-Horakhty was thought of as the god of the rising sun.
Ra-Horakhty was a mixture of the gods Horus and Ra. Horus was a god of the sky, and Ra was the god of the sun. Thus, Ra-Horakhty was thought of as the god of the rising sun.
Sekhmet 'Goddess of War'
Sekhmet
Sekhmet was the goddess of war.
Sekhmet was the goddess of war.
Seshat 'Goddess of Writing and Measurement'
Seshat
She was the goddess of writing and measurement.
She was the goddess of writing and measurement.
Seth 'God of Chaos'
Seth
Seth was the god of chaos. Seth symbolized everything that endangered harmony in Egypt. He was the brother of Osiris and Isis, as well as the brother and husband of Nepthys. He killed his brother Osiris, and then fought with his nephew Horus to be the ruler of the living. At certain times in the history of ancient Egypt, Seth was linked with royalty.
Seth was the god of chaos. Seth symbolized everything that endangered harmony in Egypt. He was the brother of Osiris and Isis, as well as the brother and husband of Nepthys. He killed his brother Osiris, and then fought with his nephew Horus to be the ruler of the living. At certain times in the history of ancient Egypt, Seth was linked with royalty.
Shu 'God of Air'
Shu
Shu was the god of the air. He held up the figure of Nut so that the earth and the sky were disconnected.
Shu was the god of the air. He held up the figure of Nut so that the earth and the sky were disconnected.
Sobek 'Nile God'
Sobek
Sobek was associated with the Nile, he was a Nile god he also defended the king. Live crocodiles were kept in pools at temples made to honour Sobek.
Sobek was associated with the Nile, he was a Nile god he also defended the king. Live crocodiles were kept in pools at temples made to honour Sobek.
Tawaret 'Goddess of Pregnancy'
Tawaret
Tawaret was a goddess who protected women during pregnancy and childbirth. Numerous of the gods and goddesses in ancient Egypt had temples made to honour them. But Tawaret and Bes were worshipped in peoples homes.
Tawaret was a goddess who protected women during pregnancy and childbirth. Numerous of the gods and goddesses in ancient Egypt had temples made to honour them. But Tawaret and Bes were worshipped in peoples homes.
Tefnut 'Goddess of Moisture'
Tefnut
Tefnut was the goddess of moisture. She was the wife of Shu and her kids were Nut (the sky) and Geb (the earth).
Tefnut was the goddess of moisture. She was the wife of Shu and her kids were Nut (the sky) and Geb (the earth).
Thoth 'God of Writing and Knowledge'
Thoth
Thoth was the god of writing and knowledge. The Egyptians believed that he gave them the skill of hieroglyphic writing. Thoth was also connected with the moon.
Thoth was the god of writing and knowledge. The Egyptians believed that he gave them the skill of hieroglyphic writing. Thoth was also connected with the moon.