Egyptian Mythology – Mythopedia
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 …
Anubis - Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Overview. 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 …
Egyptian Gods - Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Accessed on 24 Sep. 2024. (2022, November 29). . Mythopedia. Egyptian gods and goddesses were incarnations of both natural phenomena, such as the sun, and social …
Isis – Mythopedia
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 …
Mythopedia – Encyclopedia of Mythology
Latin Poem. Aeneid. View. Home. Mythopedia. We’re building the world’s most authoritative, online mythology resource, with engaging, accessible content that is both educational and …
Osiris - Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Osiris, the “Mighty One,” was both god of the dead and a central figure of Egyptian mythology. His cult arose around 2600BCE, as those of competing deities, including Andjety of …
Ra - Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Etymology. 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 …
Set – Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Evan Meehan is a writer, researcher, and historian with an M.A. in History from Georgia State University. Set, Egyptian god of chaos and disorder, was a source of …
Horus – Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · An incredibly important figure in the Egyptian mythos, Horus was a complex and occasionally contradictory god. The ancient Egyptians believed him to have a number of …
Geb - Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · An important member of the Egyptian pantheon, Geb was an earth god who held sway over snakes, earthquakes, and the underworld. As the third king of Egypt (following Ra …