Egyptian mythology focuses on the fundamental order of the universe, explaining the patterns of the natural world through divine actions. Of particular importance are the creation myths, the …
Nov 29, 2022 · Egyptian gods and goddesses were incarnations of both natural phenomena, such as the sun, and social phenomena, like knowledge. Egypt itself was ruled by a pharaoh who …
Dec 8, 2022 · Built around 280 BCE, the walls of the Temple of Isis at Philae bear scenes from Isis's storied mythology. markgoddard / iStock The Murder of Osiris. One of the best …
Nov 29, 2022 · In ancient Egyptian, Ra’s name simply meant “sun.” As with many mythologies, Egyptian gods had a multiplicity of names. Ra had many other names, and was sometimes …
Nov 29, 2022 · Mythology. The stories of Osiris were some of the best-preserved tales in the Egyptian mythos. Most knowledge of Osiris’s mythos originally came from Greek accounts, …
Nov 29, 2022 · One of the most famous figures of the Ancient Egyptian pantheon, Anubis was a powerful deity whose role shifted over time. Before Osiris and Isis rose to prominence, Anubis …
Nov 29, 2022 · An important member of the ancient Egyptian pantheon, Bastet was a feline-headed goddess who served as a protector of pregnant women and manifestation of the Eye …
Nov 29, 2022 · Mythology. Ptah’s cult of worship began in the Egyptian capital city of Memphis. Though he was worshipped from the 1st Dynasty (c. 3050BCE) onward, Ptah initially had …
Greek mythology is the body of work detailing the origins of the ancient Hellenic world and the many deities who ruled over it. It includes the histories of gods and goddesses, heroes and …