EGYPTIAn GODs and GODDESSES
Symbols of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Other symbols associated with deities included the Ankh symbol that represented eternal life. The pillar-like symbol called a Djed that was used in hieroglyphics representing stability and can be seen in many images of Egyptian gods. The long staff, called a 'was' sceptre was depicted with many Egyptian gods and goddesses and believed to embody magical powers, symbolizing divine power and was an emblem of authority. The strange depictions of a human head on a bird represented the part of the soul called the Ka and Ba and depicted in scenes from papyrus such as the Book of the Dead, differentiating a human from the gods of the Underworld. The famous Scarab Beetle, seen on so many charms, amulets and the jewelry of the Egyptian gods of ancient Egypt, was a sacred symbol of regeneration and creation of the Egyptian gods conveying ideas of transformation and resurrection. The Tree of Life an important myth relating to the deities symbolized Knowledge of the Divine Plan and was the equivalent to a map of destiny. Lotus flowers, water lilies, symbolized rebirth and regeneration.
Other symbols associated with deities included the Ankh symbol that represented eternal life. The pillar-like symbol called a Djed that was used in hieroglyphics representing stability and can be seen in many images of Egyptian gods. The long staff, called a 'was' sceptre was depicted with many Egyptian gods and goddesses and believed to embody magical powers, symbolizing divine power and was an emblem of authority. The strange depictions of a human head on a bird represented the part of the soul called the Ka and Ba and depicted in scenes from papyrus such as the Book of the Dead, differentiating a human from the gods of the Underworld. The famous Scarab Beetle, seen on so many charms, amulets and the jewelry of the Egyptian gods of ancient Egypt, was a sacred symbol of regeneration and creation of the Egyptian gods conveying ideas of transformation and resurrection. The Tree of Life an important myth relating to the deities symbolized Knowledge of the Divine Plan and was the equivalent to a map of destiny. Lotus flowers, water lilies, symbolized rebirth and regeneration.
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Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Osiris was one of the major ancient deities whose role was the god of the underworld and judge of the dead. Set, or Seth was the villain amongst the ancient Egyptian gods who murdered his brother Osiris and represented evil and darkness.
The ancient Egyptian goddess Isis, the mother goddess, was the wife of Osiris and the mother of Horus one of the heroes of the ancient Egyptian gods who helped in the resurrection of Osiris. One of the most famous animal headed deities was the ibis- headed Thoth, the patron of scribes, writing and science and the inventor of the hieroglyphics.
Anubis, the jackal-headed god was perhaps one of the most famous of the ancient deities and the god of the dead, tombs and embalming. Another of the famous animal headed Egyptian gods was Sobek the ancient crocodile god of strength and power. Bastet was one of the famous cat goddesses of ancient Egypt.
Magic surrounded the Egyptian gods and Heka was the god of Magic and Medicine. Heka was the son of Khnum, the ram-headed creator god of fertility. The scarab was an important symbol in ancient Egypt and one of the deities, Khepri, was depicted with the head of a scarab beetle. There were different creation myths in ancient Egypt that included the Ra and Ptah.
The religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians was based on an extraordinary number of ancient Egyptian gods and Egyptian goddesses. The characteristics and appearance of some of the ancient deities closely resembled humans. However, some of the deities were perceived as 'human hybrids' taking on the form and characteristics of animals such as the crocodile, jackal, ram or falcon. The bodies of these ancient deities were human but their heads adopted the appearance of birds and animals. The worship of many divinities such as the Egyptian gods is called a polytheistic religion (as opposed to to monotheism, meaning the worship of one god). Read about the mysterious gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt including the 'divine family' of ancient Egyptian gods.
Osiris was one of the major ancient deities whose role was the god of the underworld and judge of the dead. Set, or Seth was the villain amongst the ancient Egyptian gods who murdered his brother Osiris and represented evil and darkness.
The ancient Egyptian goddess Isis, the mother goddess, was the wife of Osiris and the mother of Horus one of the heroes of the ancient Egyptian gods who helped in the resurrection of Osiris. One of the most famous animal headed deities was the ibis- headed Thoth, the patron of scribes, writing and science and the inventor of the hieroglyphics.
Anubis, the jackal-headed god was perhaps one of the most famous of the ancient deities and the god of the dead, tombs and embalming. Another of the famous animal headed Egyptian gods was Sobek the ancient crocodile god of strength and power. Bastet was one of the famous cat goddesses of ancient Egypt.
Magic surrounded the Egyptian gods and Heka was the god of Magic and Medicine. Heka was the son of Khnum, the ram-headed creator god of fertility. The scarab was an important symbol in ancient Egypt and one of the deities, Khepri, was depicted with the head of a scarab beetle. There were different creation myths in ancient Egypt that included the Ra and Ptah.
The religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians was based on an extraordinary number of ancient Egyptian gods and Egyptian goddesses. The characteristics and appearance of some of the ancient deities closely resembled humans. However, some of the deities were perceived as 'human hybrids' taking on the form and characteristics of animals such as the crocodile, jackal, ram or falcon. The bodies of these ancient deities were human but their heads adopted the appearance of birds and animals. The worship of many divinities such as the Egyptian gods is called a polytheistic religion (as opposed to to monotheism, meaning the worship of one god). Read about the mysterious gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt including the 'divine family' of ancient Egyptian gods.
Above is Pictures and names of some important Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt.
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