The myth of Ammit – the devourer of the dead in ancient Egyptian religion
With the head of a crocodile, the torso of a lioness or leopard, and the lower body and hind legs of a hippopotamus, Ammit was indeed one of the fiercest...
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Four Sons of Horus in Ancient Egypt
In Egyptian mythology, the Four Sons of Horus refer to a group of four gods who were believed to be in charge of the four canopic jars used during the...
Anubis – Origin Story, Powers, Symbols & Meanings
For thousands of years, ancient Egyptians worshiped the jackal-headed god known as Anubis. Originally Anubis was venerated as the god of the dead. After helping Isis restore Osiris’ body to...
10 Most Revered Gods and Goddesses in Ancient Egypt
The ancient people of Egypt were very religious and superstitious. They worshiped gods and goddesses that mainly represented natural forces like rain, the sun, the moon, etc. The worship of...
