"the gods from the various cults gradually merged, and as their natures became blurred, they often changed into completely different deities. For these magicians, there was no longer any cultural difference between the Egyptian and the Greek gods, or between them and the Jewish god and the Jewi...
Since Egypt was one of the first major civilisations to develop, Egyptian mythology is one of the oldest surviving mythologies in the world.
fertile mother. Women worshiped in her cult and, at times, were her primary worshipers. Another way Egyptians honored Isis was through the images and statues placed in her temples. She was part of a triad of deities along with Osiris and Horus. ...
Many people today seeking to understand spiritual inclinations find themselves wondering about the deities that worshiped in ancient cultures. Even though there were robust cultures long before Egypt, it is fair to say that their gods and goddesses are some of the first in recorded history. Therefo...
The Cosmic Egg and the Eight Frog-Headed Deities In one version of the creation myth, the egg hatched and gave birth to the eight frog-headed deities known as the Ogdoad. These four pairs of deities governed the creative powers of the universe: Nun and Nunet, god and goddess of the pri...
Ancient Egyptian mythology is rich and complex, and it includes many different deities and belief systems. Hathor, as a mother goddess and a goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, has played a central role in this mythology and has continued to be revered as an important and powerful deity...
Ancient Egyptian religion used many animals as symbols and representations in their deities. Animals also play a sacrificial role, and the cat is arguably one of the most important animals in Egyptian religion. While cats themselves were not worshipped, cats were seen as symbolic of various gods...
As the firstborn child and son of Geb and Nut, it fell to Osiris toinherit the throneof Egypt. Seth married Nephthys and Osiris married Isis. Together, Isis and Osiris seemed to have possession of numerous powers. Their marriage was not destined to be happy, however. ...
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This inspired other cultures to emulate the Egyptians and erect similar monuments. The Greeks, Romans, Assyrians and many other cultures began to use obelisks to honor and elevate their deities and royalty.The Obelisk of Senusret I, who ruled from 1971 to 1926 BC, is one of the oldest ...