Underworld Deities in Ancient Egyptian Religion and Mythology
In ancient Egyptian religion and mythology, the underworld, commonly referred to as the Duat or Amenti, was a complex realm of the dead. It was intricately described with regions of...
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What is the Hall of Truth in Ancient Egyptian Mythology and Religion?
The Hall of Truth (often referred to as the “Hall of Maat” or “Hall of Two Truths”) is a central concept in Ancient Egyptian afterlife beliefs and mythology. It’s the...
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...
Everything that you need to know about Apep, the Ancient Egyptian Deity of Chaos
Apep was an ancient Egyptian deity of unbridled anarchy and sheer evil. A staunch opponent of Ma’at (order), Apep often appeared in the form of a gargantuan snake (or a...
Ma’at – the Ancient Egyptian Goddess of Truth, Law & Order
The goddess Ma’at was an ancient Egyptian omega-level deity responsible for keeping the universe as we know balanced. She epitomized concepts of divine order, morality, justice and truth. It is...
