Gods of Ancient Egypt
Creator Gods and Primordial Deities:
- Amun-Re: King of the gods, creator of the world and the sun
- Osiris: God of the underworld and rebirth
- Horus: God of kingship, war, and the sky
- Anubis: God of mummification and the afterlife
- Isis: Goddess of magic, healing, and motherhood
- Nephthys: Goddess of mourning, childbirth, and the underworld
- Nun: Personification of the primordial waters out of which the world was created
- Nut: Goddess of the sky and the night
Nature Gods:
- Thoth: God of knowledge, writing, and magic
- Hathor: Goddess of love, beauty, music, and fertility
- Maat: Goddess of truth, justice, and order
- Sekhmet: Goddess of war, destruction, and healing
- Geb: God of the earth
- Nut: Goddess of the sky and the Milky Way
Gods of Kingship:
- Ra: God of the sun, creator of life
- Horus: God of kingship, war, and the sky
- Sobek: God of the Nile, power, and protection
Other Gods:
- Bes: God of entertainment, childbirth, and protection
- Taweret: Goddess of childbirth and fertility
- Khnum: God of pottery and creation
- Ptah: God of craftsmanship and architecture
- Hapi: God of the Nile and fertility
Beliefs about the Gods:
- The gods were immortal and possessed supernatural powers.
- They intervened in human affairs and played a role in everyday life.
- People worshipped the gods through rituals, prayers, and offerings.
- Pharaohs were considered the earthly manifestations of the gods.
- The afterlife was an important concept, and the gods played a role in judging the souls of the deceased.