What was the Apis Bull and why was it worshiped in ancient Egypt?
The ancient Egyptians were known for worshiping many gods, most of whom were represented by various animals such as cats, dogs, and bulls. For example, the goddess Bast (or Bastet)...
Category: Egyptian Mythology
The myth of Osiris and Isis
Ancient Egyptian gods Osiris and Isis were two very important deities most revered for being the first divine royal couple of the land. The Egyptians believed that the two, who...
The Conflict between Horus and Seth over the Throne of Ancient Egypt
The battle between ancient Egyptian gods Horus and Seth is arguably the fiercest rivalry in ancient Egyptian mythology. The story, which is primarily found in both the Osiris myth and...
Aten – the ancient Egyptian god who was fanatically revered by Pharaoh Akhenaten
It is often the case that when ancient Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten’s name is mentioned, the word that quickly pops up in one’s mind is the ancient Egyptian god Aten. Such...
Hapi: Egyptian god of the annual flooding of the Nile River
Ancient Egyptian god Hapi was venerated as the bringer of fertile soil from the Nile River. Known as “Lord of the River Bringing Vegetation”, Hapi was a benevolent deity whose...